PMR/Die Making Assistant Requisition ID: 8924 Location: Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104 Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles) Travel: No Travel Required **If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)** **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.** **Position Summary** Pre-Make Ready Technicians are responsible for managing the workflow of plates prior to the run and critiquing plate condition and storage after the press run. Must maintain pre-make ready supplies needed for making sure the Flexo Press does not accrue down-time. **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** + Access to filing system for proofs and plates with continual communication with the Pre-press Technician + Mount plates. Alert production of availability. + Create and manage a status/workflow report to track the progress and location of mounted plates. + Advise according to schedules and current plate materials, inventory and reorder needs. + Document and track records of all ancillary equipment. + Clean and maintain ancillary: + Anilox Rollers + Doctor Blade Assembly + Ink pumps + Load modules. + Assist in Press Makeready. + Manage area and keep clean. + Maintain ink pumps. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Basic technical understanding of department needs and press setup. + Open-minded and willing to learn new ideas. + Able to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all knowledge levels. + Accurate attention to detail. + Reliability and positive attitude. + Must have team mentality with press crew. **Education and Experience** + Working understanding of plating knowledge. + Basic math and communication skills. + High School/GED diploma, previous years experience. + Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. **Working Conditions** + Must be able to lift 75 lbs. + Must be able to stand over a sink and clean parts for long periods of time. + Ability to work under pressure. **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. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)** **Nearest Major Market:** Sioux Falls