Press Utility Operator - Growth Opportunity

American Packaging Corporation•DeForest, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

American Packaging Corporation is hiring a Press Utility Operator to assist in the daily operations of a Rotogravure press at its DeForest, Wisconsin location. The role works a rotating first- and second-shift schedule, rotating every two weeks, and pays $25 per hour plus shift differential. The operator supports press setup and changeovers, production, quality documentation, housekeeping, and safe operation of production equipment. The role includes preparing press components and materials, monitoring quality and production, completing required records, and participating in safety and continuous-improvement activities. High school diploma or equivalent is required; previous manufacturing experience is preferred. The position requires the ability to work scheduled shifts and required overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to perform the essential physical demands of the job, including regular hand use and talking or hearing; frequent sitting and reaching; and occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
May be required to manually lift up to 50 pounds, subject to department-specific job hazard analysis lifting restrictions.
Ability to work all scheduled shifts and required overtime hours.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in training and practice STOP Safety Program fundamentals to support the company’s goal of achieving a zero-accident rate.
Retrieve and follow setup information, specifications, guidelines, and instructions in the job jacket.
Complete machine changeovers and setups while minimizing downtime and meeting setup standards; develop setup procedure documentation as required.
Complete production sheets, process condition sheets, waste logs, final release forms, ink paperwork, and quality inspection logs accurately.
Verify job-order information against the product being manufactured, including size, construction, print position, packing instructions, adhesive structures, and substrates.
Assist with production machinery safely and efficiently while monitoring quality, production, and waste in accordance with customer specifications.
Keep assigned work areas free of clutter and debris and perform cleaning and sanitation tasks using required cleaning solutions and protective equipment.
Remove rolls from rewind and hang rolls on rewind; make up doctor blades; prepare print carriages; bring correct inks and lacquers to the press; configure ink ratios; dispose of ink, solvents, and lacquers; maintain ink viscosities; and cut cores.
Operate the viscosity control system.
Document required on-line quality data and complete quality-check sheets in accordance with company procedures and specifications.
Participate in safety programs, complete required safety observations, and follow plant safety rules.
Attend and participate in scheduled meetings, including continuous quality improvement, safety, special-project, and departmental meetings.
Work all scheduled shifts and required overtime hours.
Train new employees as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.