Pre-Press Technician​/Mounter; 3rd Shift

Pre-Press Technician/Mounter (3rd Shift)

Tekni Plex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. The position is located in Madison, WI.

The Pre-Press Technician/Mounter plays a critical role in the production process by preparing and mounting flexographic printing plates for use on a printing press. This position ensures that all plates, sleeves, and related materials are properly prepared, aligned, and maintained to achieve consistent, high‑quality print results. The role works closely with press operators and the graphics/pre‑press team to ensure accuracy, reduce downtime, and support overall pressroom efficiency.

• Plate Mounting & Setup
  • Precisely mount flexographic plates onto printing cylinders or sleeves for Allstein and PCMC press operations, and other flexographic presses
  • Utilize mounting equipment and optical systems to ensure accurate registration and alignment
  • Inspect and verify plates against production specifications, color proofs, and job tickets
• Pre‑Press Preparation
  • Prepare and organize mounting tapes, sleeves, and cylinders prior to press runs
  • Coordinate with pre‑press graphics to ensure proper plate layouts and separations
  • Maintain digital files, proofs, and supporting documentation for job setup
• Quality Control & Troubleshooting
  • Conduct quality checks on all mounted plates for accuracy, damage, or defects
  • Troubleshoot pre‑press issues to minimize press downtime and waste
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy and productivity
• Maintenance & Recordkeeping
  • Properly clean, label, and store plates, sleeves, and cylinders
  • Maintain accurate logs of mounted jobs, plate inventory, and material usage
  • Assist with preventative maintenance and care of pre‑press equipment and tools
  • Maintain appropriate records of tests, inspection results, and observations
  • Notify production personnel of deviations in product quality and mark deviant products appropriately
  • Assist with set‑up and clean‑up of all presses when a machine is down
  • Help sites meet quality objectives
  • Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in printing or graphics preferred
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in pre‑press, flexographic plate mounting, or related printing industry role
• Experience working with wide‑web flexographic presses;
  Allstein or PCMC press experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail, hand‑eye coordination, and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to interpret job tickets, proofs, and technical specifications accurately
• Computer literacy; familiarity with plate management software is a plus
• Physical ability to lift and handle printing sleeves/cylinders weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram,…