Press Assistant Operator

Amcor; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Flexible PTO

Company holidays

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Press Assistant in California to support the Press Department in setup, operation and quality control for lamination and finishing processes. You will assist with plate prep, ink handling, and paperwork while maintaining safety and housekeeping in press areas.

The role emphasizes accurate measurements, timely production, and training under the Press Operator to ensure quality products and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be detail conscious with a safety-first mindset.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Press Operator with setup and operation of the press.
• Accurately measure and record anilox volumes and other specifications.
• Prepare inks, plates and roll fixtures; maintain cleanliness in press areas.

Skills

Detail oriented

Quality control

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

A Press Assistant will assist the Press Operator in the set up and operation of the Press machine to produce quality production in a safe and timely manner for lamination and finishing departments.

• Job Dimensions
• Support Operations in the Press Department.
• Assist with plate prepping and cylinder sleeving.
• Housekeeping in press, prepress, and ink waste areas.
• Accurately measuring and recording anilox volumes after cleaning.
• Drain and clean ink pots and press components.
• Principal Accountabilities
• Able to understand and make accurate measurements.
• Understands and completes all paperwork related to operations.
• Labels and palletizes finished rolls.
• Acquire and stock all necessary operating supplies and materials for the press equipment.
• Assist the Press Operator with set ups, paperwork, and operation of equipment.
• Will train under Press Operator. Efficient operation of Press equipment, safety, quality and
• Identify quality defects.
• Apply knowledge of Work Order specifications.
• Assists with the take down and set up of jobs.
• Cleans plates and cylinders, washes up decks, and sumps, cleaning of anilox rollers.
• Refills and maintains ink supply and testing ink viscosity.
• Responsible for all press material at machine; film, inks, and plates
• Completes tasks and helps produce quality product in a timely manner.
• Prepare anilox rollers for cleaning, loading anilox into the cleaning unit, operate the cleaning equipment, removal of anilox rollers, and completing inspection reports.
• Staging press components. Assembling carts with the required parts for upcoming jobs on
• Cleaning ink kits and various parts form the plant.
• Reassembly of the equipment for the press department. Staging of equipment on racks press side for upcoming jobs.
• Breakdown press equipment for wash tank. Disassemble components from the press to be put into the wash up tank for cleaning.
• Complete other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor.
• Major challenges & complexities
• Visually inspects food contact paths during preventative maintenance to ensure no visible contamination is evident. Contact supervisor if contamination is suspected.
• Punctuality and adherence to the company attendance policy are essential
• Managing time and effort to safely meet the demands for quality product.
• Relationships Internal External
• Operations
• Quality
• Management Team
• Qualifications/Requirements
• 6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience Knowledge and Experience
• 1 year working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills. Education and Certifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 6.2 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours Job Specific skills and abilities
• Must be detail conscious, quality control and safe production oriented.

Pay Transparency Statement – Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be $20.50 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range ($[minimum] to $[maximum]) depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages, and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location.

Benefits Overview Statement

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company‑paid holidays may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high‑performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world‑class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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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Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location
• Company‑paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)