Press Assistant Operator

Amcor • Lancaster, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in all aspects of operating Press lines, including change-overs, machine start-up, running, and shut-down. The position supports the company's goal of achieving World Class operations, with a strong emphasis on safety. The Press Assistant Operator will work closely with the operator to ensure jobs are run according to customer and manufacturing specifications, print specifications, color folders, and standard operating procedures. Responsibilities include setting up jobs, identifying and reporting discrepancies, ensuring printed material is defect-free, minimizing job change-over and down time, and preparing materials for upcoming jobs. The role also involves assisting maintenance with machine repairs and collaborating with the press operator, manufacturing specialist, and supervisor to complete training matrix levels. Understanding the role in product safety and complying with 5S and WCM initiatives are also key aspects of this position. The company is transforming the packaging industry and improving lives globally through innovative and responsible packaging solutions.

Requirements

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Knowledgeable and able to understand a computer and programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Required to have visual acuity to perform visual inspection including the use of measurement devices and ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with others in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Passion for Safety and following Safety Procedures
• Passion for Quality and meeting Customer Specifications
• Must have a positive attitude that promotes the Amcor High Performance Culture
• Fully aligned with the Amcor Core Values - Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Results and Out Performance
• Initiative – identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation
• A team player with good communications skills and the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of operation of Press lines including change-overs, machine start-up, running and shut-down.
• Support operations in becoming World Class in all aspects of the business, beginning with Safety.
• Assist operator in running all jobs in accordance with customer specification, manufacturing specification, print specification, color folders and standard operating procedures.
• Assist operator in setting up jobs according to established S.O.C.’s (standard operating conditions), and to report and follow up on any discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Assist operator in ensuring all printed material if free of defects.
• Ensure all jobs are run in accordance to all written specifications including manufacturing specs, customer specs, print specs, color folders and standard operating conditions.
• Work with the press operator to minimize job change-over and down time.
• Make every effort to see that all materials such as inks, stocks, cylinders, cores, and aniloxes are ready for the next job.
• Assist and aid maintenance to get the machine back on line and productive.
• Work with the press operator, manufacturing specialist and press supervisor to understand and complete each level of the assistant training matrix on time.
• Understand the role in product safety.
• Comply with all 5S and WCM initiatives (Cross Training, moving to the work).
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed