Converting Utility

International Paper; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 21,332 - 30,382; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a Converting Utility in El Paso, Texas. The role involves setting up, running, and cleaning printing equipment, while ensuring quality standards are met. Responsibilities include following safety rules, coordinating with team members, performing inspections, and completing paperwork. Candidates should be able to read and speak English, and be capable of fulfilling physical demands of the role. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $18.77/hr, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties with or without accommodation.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler.
• Ability to use basic shop math.
• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Following all safety rules and practices.
• Learning customer requirements by reading factory work orders.
• Coordinating activities with other machine crew members.
• Maintaining quality and production standards.
• Performing set up functions as directed by the operator.
• Performing assigned clean up functions.
• Performing quality inspections and recording findings.
• Learning press operator duties.

Skills

Counting and stacking finished product

Reading factory orders

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Pay Rate.

Pay Rate: Converting Utility $18.77/hr.

Sign on Bonus: Retention Bonus: $500 after 30 days, $500 after 1 year; $500 after 6 months, Additional lump sum after 2 years.

Category/Shift: Hourly Full-Time (2nd or 3rd Shift – Monday-Friday & some Saturdays) must be able to work any shift.

Physical Location: El Paso Container 9301 Billy the Kid El Paso, TX 79907 915-860-4122.

The Job You Will Perform: 0.1 Converting Utility set up, run, and clean up the printing converting equipment. 0.2 Converting Utility reports to the converting shift supervisor for the shift to which they are assigned. Converting Utility also follows the direction of the press operator of the crew to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Following all safety rules and practices.
• Learning customer requirements and specifications by reading factory work orders, print cards, and design specifications.
• Coordinating activities with other machine crew members to efficiently set up and run orders.
• Maintaining quality and production standards as required by the company.
• Performing set up functions as directed by the operator; such as removing and attaching cutting dies, zeroing and opening / closing the machine, raising, autosetting, and lowering the prefeeder, setting the stacker and counter-ejector portions of the machine, recovering ink and washing ink filters, installing inks, cleaning, setting, and adjusting the glue application system, and completing paper work, while continuously balancing work with the operator.
• Continually monitoring the quality and quantity of production.
• Using available time to prepare for set ups and runs by obtaining protection sheets, obtaining and a siding tooling, ink, and other supplies, and tearing apart pallet cards.
• Performing assigned clean up functions, such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, and picking up and a siding miscellaneous scrap.
• Performing minor cutting die repairs.
• Performing quality inspections and tests, and recording findings.
• Learning press operator duties and responsibilities.
• Following prescribed practices in all circumstances.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

Ability to perform the duties / responsibilities of the job with or without accommodation; ability to read, write, and speak English; ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler; ability to use basic shop math; the ability to learn; and the ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as a member of a team.

Skills You Will Bring

• Counting and stacking finished product
• Reading factory orders

The Benefits You Will Enjoy

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

Equal Opportunity / Affidative Action

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].