Press Technician, Apprentice

Amcor•Evansville, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring the proper setup of presses to achieve production rates with minimal scrap. The apprentice will supply and stir ink wells, monitor and ensure print quality, and wash print blankets and plates as necessary. Additional duties include cleaning unused color heads, organizing the work area, maintaining a clean and orderly workspace, cleaning and returning printing plates, completing job tracking forms, monitoring the production schedule, cleaning ink bowls, and maintaining and enforcing all company safety, environmental, and department of health requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED equivalent
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
Prior printing experience with good mechanical ability
Taking necessary steps to become a certified ThermoPrinting Pressman
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct employees
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to climb ladders / steps
Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 7 hours during an 8-hour shift
Ability to work in a dusty environment
Visual acuity of at least 20/40 corrected vision for distance and a minimum near vision ability to read 7-point font at 12 inches.
Ability to reach and lift overhead

Nice To Haves

Match colors using ColorCert, Chroma QA and Pantone color book.
Perform plate changes on printing machines.
Perform size changes on printing machines.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper set up of presses to attain production rates with minimal scrap.
Supply and stir ink wells as necessary.
Monitor and ensure print quality.
Wash print blankets and plates as necessary.
Ensure all color heads not in use are cleaned and ready for the next production run.
Organize your work area and prepare for the setup of your next job.
Maintain your section in a clean and orderly fashion.
Ensure printing plates are cleaned after each use and returned to the proper location for Graphic Arts.
Complete a job tracking form in the plate job jacket.
Monitor the production schedule for special instructions.
Clean ink bowls and return them to the proper location.
Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and department of health 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)