Press Operator
Amcor•Appleton, WI
•$28 - $32•Onsite
About The Position
Join Amcor as a Printing Press Operator and bring your press expertise to a global packaging leader. In this highly skilled manufacturing role, you'll operate, troubleshoot, and optimize printing press equipment while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. We're looking for experienced press operators who take pride in their work, can lead by example, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- Previous printing press operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize press equipment.
- Strong understanding of print quality standards, color consistency, registration, and production specifications.
- Experience performing quality inspections and making machine adjustments based on inspection results.
- Ability to read production orders, specifications, measurements, and technical documentation.
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn production software and systems
- Math, measurement, and reading skills
- Commitment to workplace safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, climbing, reaching, and crouching as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in flexible packaging, film, or packaging manufacturing environments.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a safety leader and uphold all company safety standards and procedures.
- Independently operate and oversee all phases of press production, including setup, changeovers, startup, operation, troubleshooting, and shutdown.
- Monitor print quality and make adjustments to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Read and interpret job orders, production schedules, specifications, and operating procedures.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, operational, and quality issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
- Complete production, quality, and job documentation accurately and thoroughly.
- Lead and coordinate the activities of Press Assistants.
- Train, mentor, and support the development of less experienced team members.
- Support product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement, 5S and operational excellence initiatives.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to improve performance and productivity.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 8%
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Paid training and cross-training opportunities
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
