Lamination Assistant

Amcor; Madison (WI); On-site; Full time

Job description

Role Overview

Join Amcor as a press or lamination assistant. Press Assistants help set up the Rotogravure printing press and manage materials; Lamination Assistants prepare laminators and support production. Both roles play a key part in keeping operations running smoothly.

Schedule

Shift: 12‑hour shifts (6 PM – 6 AM) on a 4‑3 rotation.

Fixed Days:

• Option 1: Sunday–Tuesday and every other Saturday
• Option 2: Wednesday–Friday and every other Saturday

Note: Employees are assigned to one of the two fixed schedules and do not rotate between them.

Compensation & Benefits

• $4,000 Retention Bonus ! A bonus to recognize your commitment and loyalty
• Pay: $19.50 – $22.24/hour + $1.50/night shift premium (Pay based on experience)
• 401(k): Dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 8%
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, disability, and life insurance coverage starting day one
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Job Responsibilities

Press Assistant

• Assist with press and laminator setup, including preparing ink, coating, adhesive, and equipment
• Clean press pans and doctor blades; operate parts washer
• Load/unload cylinders and raw materials; remove finished products
• Monitor product quality during production
• Operate forklifts and hand jacks as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, including spill cleanup and trash removal
• Follow all safety protocols
• Support operators and supervisors with additional tasks as needed

Lamination Assistant

• Clean laminator and press components, including doctor blades
• Prepare materials and equipment (trolleys, ink, coating, adhesive) for production
• Operate parts washing machine
• Assist in setting up and running the adhesive laminator
• Load/unload cylinders and raw materials; remove finished products
• Monitor product quality during production
• Follow all safety rules and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in printing, web handling, and/or manufacturing
• Accurate measurement skills; knowledge of metric conversation
• Basic mechanical ability
• Solid communication and teamwork skills
• Willing and able to operate forklifts and hand jacks as needed

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for 12‑hour shifts
• Stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Perform tasks in a fast‑paced production environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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