Assistant Mounter

Smurfit Westrock; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Vacation time

Annual incentive program

Attendance bonuses

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Hebron, Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Mounter to perform plate preparation for Flexographic jobs, including setting up materials, mounting, trimming, and quality checks. The role involves assisting the press operator, maintaining equipment, and following safety and SOP procedures.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, the ability to read engineering forms and coordinates, and be willing to work overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to read coordinates from forms.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Willingness to work overtime and maintain good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set up plate material on mounting machine using coordinates.
• Clean and laminate plate material.
• Mount plate material onto belt material for running on press.
• Prepare and trim plates to maintain production quality.
• Assist press operator with adjustments and other printing processes as needed.
• Complete required job documentation and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Coordinate/layout reading

Basic arithmetic

Safety rules interpretation

Attendance

Overtime willingness

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.

• 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.