Mounter Apprentice

Smurfit Westrock Company; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Chattanooga seeks a Mounter Trainee to support plate preparation for Flexographic jobs. You will learn to set up and operate the mounter, prep equipment for production, and assist in training others while ensuring safety and cleanliness.

You will evaluate quality, troubleshoot issues, and report concerns to supervision. Overtime may be required during busy periods, and you must be able to perform all essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability 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 with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate the mounter.
• Learn skills to operate assigned machinery.
• Prep machine for the next production run.
• Evaluate production quality and report concerns to supervisor.
• Assist in training other mounter personnel.
• Troubleshoot production issues.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work safely and efficiently per company policies.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic arithmetic

Reading & interpreting documents

Good attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.