Flexo & Offset Platemaker

<div class="content-intro"><h2 class="job-details__description-header text-color-secondary font-family-secondary" data-bind="i18n: 'job-details.employer-description-title'">About Us</h2> <div class="job-details__description-content basic-formatter" data-bind="html: pageData().job.corporateDescription"> <div>Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting &amp; Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.&nbsp;</div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports &amp; entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Job Title: </strong>Flexo &amp; Offset Platemaker</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Department:</strong>&nbsp;Prepress / Plate Department
</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reports To:</strong>&nbsp;Prepress Manager / Production Manager</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Position Summary</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Flexo &amp; Offset Platemaker is responsible for producing high-quality printing plates for both flexographic and offset presses. This role operates CTP systems, flexo plate imagers, exposure units, processors, and associated workflow software to ensure accurate, press-ready plates that meet production and color standards.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Offset Plate Production</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Operate CTP Heidelberg Suprasetter</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Output plates from workflows Heidelberg Prinect and Kodak Prinergy</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Verify imposition, screening, resolution, and separations</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Inspect plates for imaging defects and quality issues</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain processor chemistry and plate inventory</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Flexographic Plate Production</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Operate Esko flexo plate imagers</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Process digital flexo plates including exposure, washout, drying, and post-exposure</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Handle systems such as Esko CDI and Esko XPS Crystal</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Verify correct relief depth, floor, and dot structure</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Measure plate thickness and hardness as required</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mount plates to sleeves or cylinders (if part of workflow)</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Quality Control Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ensure compliance with dot gain, screening, and color standards</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Perform plate inspections for pinholes, image distortion, or contamination</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate with press operators to resolve plate-related issues</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Maintain consistent file-to-plate accuracy</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">High school diploma or equivalent</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">3+ years of experience in prepress or plate production</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Hands-on experience with both offset CTP and digital flexo plate systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Working knowledge of AM, FM, and hybrid screening</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Understanding of trapping, overprint settings, and prepress fundamentals</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to lift 30–50 lbs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience in packaging or label printing environments</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with color management systems</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Experience with flexo workflows and screening technologies</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of UV, water-based, or solvent ink press requirements</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Basic mechanical troubleshooting ability</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Skills &amp; Competencies</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">High attention to detail and quality</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong time management in deadline-driven environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to prioritize offset and flexo production simultaneously</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Clear communication with prepress and pressroom teams</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Problem-solving and analytical mindset</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Working Conditions</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Production/manufacturing environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Exposure to plate chemistry</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Standing for extended periods</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Occasional overtime</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1" style="font-size: 12pt;"><em>Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud.&nbsp; 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