Platemaker (Staunton, VA, US, 24401)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Our Staunton, VA facility to looking for a Platemaker. This position is responsible for processing lithographic plates for the pressroom. This role serves as the critical quality check point to ensure more costly errors are not made in the other production departments. This position will report to the Pre-Press Manager.

Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

• Inspects Prinergy VPS files for accuracy to production order (inks, layout, items).
• RIPs, images, and inspects plates according to production order.
• Ensures that correct color allocation reaches printing presses.
• Stores plates on A-frame with job jackets/vinyls for distribution to pressroom.
• Ensures materials needed for print production are delivered to the press along with plates.
• Maintain daily logs to track errors and productivity.
• Load unexposed printing plates in to imagesetter with as a team with coworker.
• Remove and discard waste to disposal areas on a daily basis.
• Monitors plateroom equipment & software to ensure peak performance.
• Responsible for scheduling regular maintenance & repair.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Follow company safety requirements.
• Comply with all company rules and regulations.

An individual in this position must be able to learn and demonstrate the following skills;

• Operate and maintain imagesetter
• Operate and maintain plate processor
• Computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) w/employer matching

• Health & Welfare Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

  • Short and Long-Term Disability

  • Life Insurance

  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Various Voluntary benefits

• Adoption Assistance Program

• Employee Discount Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [email protected] .