Machine Assistant
About The Position
Amcor is seeking a Press or Lamination Assistant to join their team. Press Assistants are responsible for setting up the Rotogravure printing press and managing materials. Lamination Assistants prepare laminators and support production. Both roles are crucial for smooth operations. The position involves 12-hour shifts on a fixed 4-3 rotation schedule, with options for Sunday-Tuesday and every other Saturday, or Wednesday-Friday and every other Saturday. Employees are assigned to one of these fixed schedules. The pay rate is $19.50 - $22.24 per hour, with an additional $1.50/night shift premium, and pay is based on experience. Amcor offers a $4,000 retention bonus for commitment and loyalty.
Requirements
- Prior experience in printing, web handling, and/or manufacturing
- Accurate measurement skills; knowledge of metric conversation
- Basic mechanical ability
- Solid communication and teamwork skills
- Willing and able to operate fork lifts and hand jacks as needed
- Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts
- Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Perform tasks in a fast-paced production environment
Responsibilities
- Assist with press and laminator setup, including preparing ink, coating, adhesive, and equipment
- Clean press pans and doctor blades; operate parts washer
- Load/unload cylinders and raw materials; remove finished products
- Monitor product quality during production
- Operate forklifts and hand jacks as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including spill cleanup and trash removal
- Follow all safety protocols
- Support operators and supervisors with additional tasks as needed
- Clean laminator and press components, including doctor blades
- Prepare materials and equipment (trolleys, ink, coating, adhesive) for production
- Operate parts washing machine
- Assist in setting up and running the adhesive laminator
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one
- Paid time off and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 8%
- 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
- Discretionary bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
