Press Operator - OIT

Amcor • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates Gravure Printing Press to produce “Best In Class” packaging for domestic and international use.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or GED)
• minimum of 3 years of press operation with specific Gravure printing and troubleshooting
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Mathematical skills necessary to compute percentages, weights and measures

Responsibilities

• Operates Press to develop end-result printed material in accordance with customer specifications.
• Prepare press by performing a variety of tasks to produce a consistent, high quality product by matching inks, resolving defects and adjustments to exceed customer expectation.
• Perform a variety of make ready task and press operations from mixing inks and solvents, replenishing supplies, resolving printing defects and adjustments to press to produce high quality product.
• Oversee roll stand service.
• Check posted viscosity time to maintain correct viscosity of inks.
• Check and keep ink containers filled.
• Fill auto viscosity containers, solvent tanks and cans as needed.
• Make adjustments, clear jams, while processing product, maintaining speed and quality.
• Ensure efficient and rapid make ready, with unloading and loading of printing carriages and rotary tools.
• Ensure quality of jobs completed by reviewing for quality and accuracy.
• Make sure jobs are complete and error free.
• Inspect cartons for proper color, register, cutting, creasing and defect free.
• Ensures finished product meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Ensure all checklists are completed.
• Ensures complete adherence and compliance to the EHS and Clean policies.
• Assists team members in maintaining clean and safe environment.
• Maintains and follows all company policies and procedures for safety, personal protection and hazard materials/waste handling according to established guidelines.
• Follows all personal protection procedures by use of appropriate personal protective equipment at all times while in designated areas and specific tasks requiring the use of PPE.
• Follows established procedures and guidelines for the handling and disposal of all hazardous materials/waste.
• Maintains and wears proper uniform according to company policy.
• Use Company provided safety lifting equipment, i.e., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators, etc.
• On a regular basis, examines work areas to keep it in a safe and neat condition.
• Properly stores and arranges work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc.
• Effectively demonstrates the ability to maintain work area in a safe and proper working order coaching Press Crew in safe work practices and compliance on press.
• Interacts with the team and co-workers in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.
• Communicates accurate information to all team members in a professional and courteous manner that conveys a willingness to assist.
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.
• Create and maintain a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation.
• Develop the team and encourage each member to do what needs to be done, correctly and efficiently.
• Communicates regularly with team toward goals and required results, providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action when goals or results are not met.
• Motivate crew to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provide training as required.
• Consistently uses appropriate established channels of communication.
• Conduct team meetings when necessary.
• Must be able to perform any and all work or additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads, 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED