Ink Technician Lead

American Packaging Corporation•DeForest, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide effective crew leadership in the Ink department and serve as a positive role model in all aspects of the Ink dept – safety, productivity, efficiency, etc. Responsible for supplying the pressroom with all applied materials required for the manufacture of our product line.

Requirements

Associate/Bachelor’s degree (A. A./B.S.) or equivalent from two-year college/four-year college or technical school; with one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Job requires a high level of self-motivation and advanced prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
Participate in training, embrace concepts of and actively practice the SPOT Safety Program fundamentals to aid American Packaging Corporation’s efforts to achieve a zero-accident rate.
Complete the daily management system for the Ink department (GEMBA, etc)
Address identified skill gaps and increase competency of all Ink Techs with training, guidance and leading trouble shooting activities.
Analyze and resolve ink related issues utilizing the shift supervisor and department managers as necessary.
Follow established color matching and color control procedures for the department.
Adapt to staffing changes on shift due to call-ins by reassigning resources within department to ensure the shift meets production demands.
Ensure a proper hand off to the following shift as well as clear communication of any issues, expected problems, or other pertinent information
Provide coaching to correct any issues utilizing the appropriate resources as needed.
Perform all necessary recording functions, labeling of each batch/drum, inventory ticket, batch ticket.
Assist the shift supervisor as required.
Blend or prepare, as required, all other applied materials for each press run, solvent, lacquers, adhesives.
Maintain supply of materials throughout the press runs.
Receiving of materials and rotating stock (includes forklift operations).
Follow all department and plant safety procedures and be an active participant in our safety programs.