Assistant Mounter

Smurfit Westrock Company; Hebron Estates (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K plan with company match

Vacation time

Annual incentive program

Attendance bonuses

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Assistant Mounter for our Hebron Preprint area to perform plate preparation so Flexographic jobs run smoothly on the press.

Responsibilities include setting up and laminating plate material, mounting on belts, trimming plates, and assisting with press adjustments while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to comprehend engineering forms to confirm coordinates and layouts.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Sets up plate material on mounting machine using coordinates.
• Clean and laminate plate material.
• Mount plate material onto belt material to be able to run on Flexographic press.
• Properly prepare and trim plates to adjust and maintain quality of production.
• Oversee the production schedule to determine what jobs need to be mounted.
• Assists the press operator with any adjustments that are needed for the jobs on the press.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Engineering form reading

Basic arithmetic

Attendance & punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Assistant Mounter - Hebron Preprint

GENERAL PURPOSE: Perform the necessary duties of plate preparation to ensure Flexographic jobs can be run on the press.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Sets up plate material on mounting machine using coordinates.
• Clean and laminate plate material.
• Mount plate material onto belt material to be able to run on Flexographic press.
• Properly prepare and trim plates to adjust and maintain quality of production.
• Cleans and maintains mounting equipment (tables, belt mounter, etc.) along with general common areas.
• Removes and mounts plates when needed.
• Bring down mounting jobs using mechanical roll mover and wrap mounting jobs for storage.
• Notifies supervision of needed repairs or replacement parts.
• Oversee the production schedule to determine what jobs need to be mounted.
• Assists the press operator with any adjustments that are needed for the jobs on the press.
• Assists with other printing processes as needed and as directed by supervision.
• Complies with established safety procedures and policies.
• Follows established standard operating procedures.
• Complete required job documentation.
• Performs all plate inspections to ensure quality and continued use of plates.
• Performs and reviews line clearance.
• Removes waste from the mounting area.
• Works with other departments and maintenance personnel on projects and/or validations.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Q UALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must be able to comprehend engineering forms to confirm coordinates and layouts.
• Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, m ultiplication, and division.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

OTHER

• We focus on career development and internal promotions. Extensive OSHA safety and other training programs.
• Responsible for the overall Safety, Quality and cleanliness of equipment and area. Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• 8-hour shifts to cover a 24/5 Mounting schedule.
• Very competitive wage, benefit packages which include vacation time, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan with company match, annual incentive program and attendance bonuses.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.