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Platemaker / Proofer
4e55515c 803b 446b 95ef F262cd70113d 19000101 000001 · Upper Marlboro, MD, US, Upper Marlboro, MD · Active · $20–$25 / hour · ADP Workforce Now Recruiting
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | 4e55515c 803b 446b 95ef F262cd70113d 19000101 000001 |
| Title | Platemaker / Proofer |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | - |
| Location | Upper Marlboro, MD, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $20–$25 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | ADP Workforce Now Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2025-05-27 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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| ATS provider | ADP Workforce Now Recruiting |
Description
A platemaker prepares printing plates for different printing processes, ensuring the plates have the correct image, layout, and spacing for text and images. This includes tasks like adjusting layouts using computer software, formatting images, and working with various types of printing plates.
Here's a more detailed look at what a platemaker does:
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Image Preparation: Platemakers ensure that the image to be printed is accurately represented on the plate, whether it's text, images, or a combination of both.
Layout and Formatting: They adjust the layout and formatting of text and images to ensure they fit on the plate correctly and appear as intended on the printed page.
Plate Preparation: This involves exposing sensitized metal sheets to special light through a photographic negative to create the image on the plate.
Plate Processing: Platemakers may operate machines that automatically process the plates, ensuring the image is properly etched or hardened.
Quality Control: They monitor the quality of the printing plates and make adjustments as needed to ensure the best possible print quality.
Troubleshooting: Platemakers may troubleshoot issues that arise during the plate-making process, such as misaligned images or imperfections in the plate.
Types of Printing Plates and Processes:
Offset Printing : .Opens in new tab
Platemakers are often involved in preparing plates for offset printing, a common printing process for newspapers, magazines, and books.
Thermography : .Opens in new tab
Platemakers may also be involved in thermography, a printing process that creates raised ink images, which often requires offset printing.
In essence, platemakers play a crucial role in the printing process by preparing the plates that are essential for transferring images and text onto various materials.
Full job record
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| Provider | adp_workforcenow |
| Provider Job Key | 540564 |
| Title | Platemaker / Proofer |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Upper Marlboro, MD, US, Upper Marlboro, MD |
| Department | — |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | MD |
| City | Upper Marlboro |
| Salary Raw | 20 To 25 (USD) Hourly |
| Salary Min | 20 |
| Salary Max | 25 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | hour |
| Source URL | https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4e55515c-803b-446b-95ef-f262cd70113d&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&type=JS&jobId=540564&jwId=9200902413956_1 |
| Apply URL | https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4e55515c-803b-446b-95ef-f262cd70113d&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&type=JS&jobId=540564&jwId=9200902413956_1 |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 18:51:23Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 12:42:11Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 12:42:11Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-06 12:42:11Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2025-05-27 13:29:00Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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