Ink Technician - ASCUR

Amcor•Reidsville, NC

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description Reports to: Ink Department Lead Summary: Prepares inks, solvents, and varnish to customer specifications, filling and replenishing supplies.

Requirements

high school diploma or GED.
two years experience in a printing packing environment.
knowledge of inks computer skills matching color and use of ink dispensing equipment is essential.
the ability to lift up to 100 lbs is required.
this position may require prolonged periods of standing stooping bending and or reaching balancing climbing kneeling crouching reaching with hands and arms hearing and speaking.
must be able to hold touch feel and manipulate with hands product and equipment in a safe manner manual dexterity is required.
use of close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
must be able to rotate shifts as required and be available to work in excess of eight hours per day and or 40 hours per week when necessary to meet customer product needs.

Responsibilities

Prepares production equipment such as dispensing ink, varnish, solvents, and ink pumps.
Verifies if solvents are sufficient, assembles pumps to specifications, and identify drum covers according to press unit, color, and ink number.
Keep all pumps in good condition.
Mix inks and solvents specifications filling and replenishing supplies as required.
Replenish and adjust ink supply to press.
Maintain consistency and color and viscosity.
Responsible for maintaining inventory of consignment and work off inks completing all necessary paperwork to ensure able supplies.
Ensure ink viscosity is correctly timing flow for test cup according to standard.
Observe performance of ink and give feedback to appropriate personnel.
Weighs and measures according to formula components for correct color pigment, prepares new batches when necessary.
Assist press crew when required.
Ensure all required paperwork is processed in a timely and efficient manner.
Responsible for cleanup of ink dispensing equipment and general housekeeping of all work areas.
Performs all tasks in accordance with safe work practices.
Follows all PPE according to company requirements.
Support all 9001 standards and quality objectives.
Understand the OHSC obligations, actively support the policy and implement the guiding principles in everyday activities.
Complies with GMP, HACCP Food Safety requirements and chain of custody program requirements.

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)