Manufacturing Trainee (Plate Maker)

SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a global footprint.

Come and start your new career with a company that impacts many of the brands you see on store shelves today!

Our Marietta location has an opening for a 2^nd  shift Manufacturing Trainee (Plate Maker) position. This is an entry-level role that requires NO EXPERIENCE in manufacturing.

The starting pay for this position is $21/hour plus $1/hour shift differential. Employees are eligible for two, 50-cent increases over the first year if they pass the competency assessments.

SGS&Co provides fully paid, on-the-job training for you to succeed in our team-oriented environment. Bring your positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dependability and join SGS&Co. We will teach you the rest.

Working in our climate-controlled environment, you will have the opportunity to learn multiple aspects of our unique manufacturing process. We offer two separate performance/wage reviews within your first year of employment. The opportunity for growth and advancement depends on individual performance.

SGS&Co offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefit programs, paid holidays, and generous paid time off.

Can you picture yourself at the heart of a dynamic, future-focused team, helping to build and grow household-name brands around the world? Imagine seeing a product picked off a shelf, with the knowledge that you were a part of that process. That’s what we do at SGS&Co. Start, grow, and build a career with us today!

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

• Review job ticket instructions to determine requirement of job production.


• Make, finish, and possibly mount printing plates correctly and in accordance with customer needs and timing


• Use all platemaking equipment - Prepare files, run CDI, exposure, washout and finishing units, solvent based still, cutting table, various mounters, sewing machine, etc


• Operate forklift if / as necessary


• QC work performed in accordance with department SOP’s


• Be responsible for keeping all work areas clean.


• Participate in process improvement efforts and various production meetings to foster a positive creative impact on the business.

Education & Experience

• No manufacturing experience required


• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Skills & Abilities

• Positive attitude


• Willingness to learn


• Ability to take direction and feedback


• Attention to detail


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Ability to work independently and on a team


• Dependability


• Flexible to work overtime

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 65 lbs.


• Positioning material with the assistance of carts and overhead cranes


• Standing/walking for whole/majority of shift


• Vision abilities include close vision in the inspection of the work


• Infrequent pushing/pulling of carts

About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years, 2,000+ clients, 9,000 employees, and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.
For more information visit: www.SGXgraphics.com

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $21 - $22 USD hourly. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
 
Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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