General Technician

Amcor•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs process and support to the Gravure Press Operation in three specific areas as required but not limited to Press Room, Roll Stand Tasks and/or Material Handling. This role involves ensuring the quality and accuracy of completed jobs, assisting with press downtime duties, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. The technician will also be responsible for specific tasks related to roll stand operation and material handling, including forklift operation if applicable.

Requirements

High School diploma (or GED)
One to three years related production experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have very good mechanical and physical ability.
Lift truck operators must have and maintain safety training for operation of all company equipment.

Responsibilities

Receive product from Press, stack and place on pallets.
Print pallet labels with Pecas.
Find all information needed on job docket and set up sheet.
Ensure correct loading of product onto pallets for Material handling.
Robot set-up & troubleshooting if applicable.
Ensure quality of jobs completed by reviewing for quality and accuracy; Makes sure jobs are complete and error free.
Inform Operators of any problems.
Ensure finished product appears to be of highest quality, accurately printed and completed and free of errors.
Pull Product samples according to company procedures and send to Quality Auditors as required.
Notify Operator immediately of any problems and/or errors.
Downtime duties: Webbing the press.
Assist Operators when the press is down.
Clean up particular press area, ie, mopping all areas, walls, tables, cans, tanks, floors behind press and also units.
Fill solvent cans, solvent mules and auto viscosity cans.
Fill varnish tank as needed.
Help set-up cylinders carriages for next job.
Help roll stand operator make blades, hang or cut down rolls.
Help in sort if the above is done and notify Operator.
Ensure correct set-up and breakdown of doctor blades using established instructions and procedures.
Properly remove/dispose of used doctor blades using all safety procedures.
After removal of used blades from press, dispose in safety container for used blades.
Clean backup blade.
Transport blade holders to the Pre-Make Department for cleaning.
Set up new doctor blades according to policies and procedures ensuring all measurements are correct and blade is in proper position.
Make-Ready duties: Ensure all product is purged from stacker, tables, color booth, press consoles, and off line sorting machine.
Assist in changing impression rollers or change over stacker.
Assist in putting tools in press, changing tab breaker section, tear down, and put pump together, separate the different sections of the press from tab section to cutter.
Change cylinders, pump out inks, and fill solvent containers.
Remove and/or install print unit cassettes.
Maintain and follow all company policies and procedures for EHS, personal protection, and hazard materials/waste handling according to established guidelines.
Follow all personal protection procedures by use of appropriate personal protective equipment at all times while in designated areas and specific tasks requiring the use of PPE.
Follow established procedures and guidelines for the handling and disposal of all hazardous materials/waste.
Maintain and wear proper uniform according to company policies.
Use Company provided safety lifting equipment, i.e., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators, etc.
On a regular basis, examine work areas to keep it in a safe and neat condition, including but not limited to proper grounding, cleanup ink and solvent containers.
Properly store and arrange work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc.
Effectively demonstrate the ability to maintain work area in a safe and proper working order including but not limited to cleaning press area, mopping floors, and emptying trashcans.
Roll stand Operator Tasks (If Applicable): Prepare and mount rolls, and operate splicing unit.
Record roll information as required for Pecas and NCM's.
Setting up cylinders for subsequent jobs.
Split cores with the core cutter.
Band board waste, and roll wrappers for recycling.
Maintain viscosity of varnish according to standard practices with Zahn cup and stop watch.
Change out varnish drums when empty disconnect and reconnect ink tanks and auto viscosity, clean varnish or other cylinders when needed.
Assist Operators whenever press is down.
Forklift Driver (if applicable): Maintain and support press operation through safe and effective material handling.
Safe and correct operation and maintenance of forklift vehicles to ensure proper material moving and forklift operation.
Loading and unloading of pallets, waste and recording and weighing of recyclable material.
Maintain annual certification of correct procedures and operation of lift equipment.
Use lift truck to move loads of raw materials, in-process stock, or finished goods throughout the facility.
Spot check load for correct labels and codes, and neatness.
Place loads in designated area of warehouse.
Provide support to Press, i.e., check schedule board for upcoming jobs, check to make sure press has sufficient materials.
Remove waste container changing over full containers to maintain empty container at press at all times.
Remove waste and cores from press, weigh and put on trucks for recycling.
Supply corrugate, pallets and bundler film at delivery end of press.
Make sure all material is in designated areas.
Remove finished loads of product from delivery end of press.
Ensure proper installation of battery charging equipment and battery replacement according to company policies and procedures.
Connect new battery using hoist equipment. Batteries must be charged outside the lift truck.
Complete all necessary paperwork as required including a daily lift truck inspection form.
Operate all equipment in a safe manner at all times to ensure no damage to Company property or customer product.
Report any and all accidents, injuries, and near misses.
Actively participate as a member of Press Crew to meet production and team goals.
Interact with operators, co-workers and all staff in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.
As an integral member of a Press Crew, work effectively with other employees.
Communicate accurate information to all team members in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
Exhibit a willingness to assist or help in getting work completed, for example; relieving for breaks, assist on other machines when required, any and all other tasks that may be required or requested by operators, shift leads, department leads or management.
Must be very dependable in attendance and punctuality.
Must be able to perform any and all work or additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads, Operators or Management.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)