Bag Machine Operator Apprentice

Amcor•Hazleton, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to set up 2 lines making up 1 bag machine to produce bags and make adjustments as needed to maintain the run process of each job for a good quality product. This includes packing bags in cartons after each wicket is filled with the appropriate count of bags.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Good computer skills.
Ability to work with and interact effectively and professionally with coworkers in a team environment.
Good math skills.
Must be able to read, understand, and stay current with all department work instructions and procedures.
Good organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Make hand adjustments to Bag Machine as needed with every job change.
Re-web machine if webbing breaks during a job.
Change punch units and adjust knife placement on Bag machine, and/or set electrical eye.
Stop and re-start machine after adjustments are made, if necessary.
Place metal wicket on wicket holder.
Place cardboard chip holder on metal wicket prongs.
Place rubber washers over cardboard on metal wickets.
Remove flat boxes from supply table and unfold to make a packing box.
Place appropriate sticker on packing box.
Ensure as the machine cuts the bags that the paddles are placing the bags correctly on the prongs of the metal wicket holder.
Move wicket when bag count is completed to the wicket stand.
Pull out any bad bags before packing in the box and discard bag bags in waste bins.
Place another cardboard holder and rubber washer on top of bags through the wicket prongs.
Remove entire wicket of bags from holding area for packing.
Carry completed wickets 6-10 feet and place into packing box.
Push completed box of product onto conveyor belt.
Check job assignments and compare for proper labeling.
Check off job as they are completed.
Place completed jobs in the completed bin hanging on the machine.
Pick up bad bags.
Sweep up around machine.
Use Air Hose to remove debris.
Use brass pad and brush to clean hot knife.
Ensure the set-up of the bag machine is accurate for gusset, holes, etc. on bag being produced per customer’s order form.
Do quality checks to prevent the customer from receiving out of specification bags or from producing as little waste as possible.
Ensure bags are to customer order specifications.
Comply with all AIB, Safety, and Company policies.
Participate and attend on-site employee meetings.
Regular attendance is required.
Willing to work overtime when needed.