Bag Machine Operator Apprentice

Amcor•Hazleton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this Bag Machine Operator Apprentice position is to set up two lines making up one 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. The role involves various duties such as machine operation, packing, paperwork, and maintaining a clean work area. The apprentice will be responsible for ensuring accurate machine setup, performing quality checks to meet customer specifications, and complying with company policies. Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions, committed to safety, elevating customers, shaping lives, and protecting the future.

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

Responsibilities

Set up 2 lines making up 1 bag machine to produce bags
Make adjustments as needed to maintain the run process of each job for a good quality product
Pack bags in cartons after each wicket is filled with the appropriate count of bags
Make hand adjustments to Bag Machine as needed with every job change
Control panel has a height of 49.5”- 61.5” with a 18”-20” reach to push button and turn dial controls
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 bad 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