Mounter Apprentice

Smurfit Westrock plc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc in Chattanooga is seeking a Mounter Trainee to support the Flexographic press operations. You will learn to set up and operate the mounter, prep equipment for each production run and help maintain quality standards on the line.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, and the ability to read safety and maintenance instructions. Overtime is required and a drug screen follows a conditional offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Excellent attendance and willingness to work overtime.
• Drug screening after conditional job offer.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and operate mounter.
• Prepare machine for next production run.
• Evaluate production quality and report concerns.
• Assist in training other mounter personnel.
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Arithmetic

Reading safety docs

Attendance reliability

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.

Mounter Trainee - Chattanooga Manufacturing

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Learn to set up and operate mounter.
• Learning the skills necessary to operate assigned machinery.
• Responsible for prepping machine for the next production run.
• Evaluate production quality; bring concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Assist in training other mounter personnel.
• Troubleshoot production issues that may arise.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• 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.

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.