Flexographic Packaging Intern

Business Overview

MacDermid Graphics Solutions is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, USA with manufacturing facilities in US, UK, China, and Australia. MacDermid Graphics Solutions is an innovation partner trusted by hundreds of the world’s leading printing and packaging suppliers. We work with our customers to create unique, comprehensive, and sustainable solutions for their graphics supply chain. We have a global network of strategic supplier partnerships and distributors, combined with our proven technology and support, which ensures our customers achieve their operational, financial, and strategic business goals.

MGS is part of the US based Element Solutions (NYSE: ESI), an international specialty chemicals company and a business unit within the Industrial and Specialty Group.

Job Purpose

Our Flexographic Packaging Internship is an excellent way to gain practical experience related to flexographic plate making and printing. During this internship, you will receive hands-on training from the best in the business. We have in-house plate making systems where you will learn the complete process of flexo plate making, everything from file prepress to the shipping of thermal, solvent, and liquid flexo plates. You will also work with our R&D department, learning how new products are developed. You will have the opportunity to work with our marketing and sales departments to learn what it takes to succeed in the flexo printing business. At the completion of your internship, you will have the opportunity to present to our Global Senior Vice President regarding your learnings and specific projects you worked on.

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Work within a laboratory environment and become expert in the operation and manufacture of various photopolymer plate needs including both sheet and liquid plate making and supporting technologies.
• Flexographic platemaking for internal and external use.
• Analyze customer-supplied plates and print samples and make sound recommendations based on a solid understanding of flexographic printing specifications.
• Operate in a self-directed team environment.
• Assist with project work as needed.
• Manage an assigned project and at the completion of the internship organize and conduct a review of learnings and project summaries.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a College or University.
• Candidate must be pursuing a degree in graphic communications or related field and have a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Skills

• Student should be self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work independently and virtually where necessary.
• Ability to apply an entrepreneurial approach to the position, incorporating an attitude of technical competence through ownership, resourcefulness, and personal drive to produce data driven results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with or in a structured process.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Effectively prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Understand customer perspectives and ethnic cultures.

EEO Statement

Element Solutions Inc group of companies are E-Verify Companies and provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation