Press Operator

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 8% company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Paid training

Job summary

Amcor in Appleton, WI is hiring a Printing Press Operator to operate, troubleshoot, and optimize printing press equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while meeting customer specifications and production schedules.

The role requires previous press-operator experience, ability to set up and read job orders and specs, strong quality focus, and teamwork. Night shift hours 7:00pm–7:00am with overtime pay and Sunday premium opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous printing press operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize press equipment.
• Strong understanding of print quality standards, color consistency, registration, and production specifications.
• Experience performing quality inspections and making machine adjustments based on inspection results.
• Ability to read production orders, specifications, measurements, and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production software and systems
• Math, measurement, and reading skills
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, climbing, reaching, and crouching as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot, and oversee all phases of press production, including setup, changeovers, startup, operation, troubleshooting, and shutdown.
• Monitor print quality and adjust to meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret job orders, production schedules, specifications, and procedures.
• Lead and coordinate the activities of Press Assistants and train less experienced team members.
• Support product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to improve performance.

Skills

Press setup & operation

Troubleshooting

Quality inspection

Reading specifications

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

Location: Appleton, WI

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour, based on experience

Additional Compensation

• 1.5x pay for all Sunday hours worked
• 1.5x pay for Over Time
• $1.20/hour night shift premium

Schedule: 2-2-3 nights (7:00pm-7:00am)

Benefits Starting Day One

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 8%
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Paid training and cross-training opportunities

Join Amcor as a Printing Press Operator and bring your press expertise to a global packaging leader. In this highly skilled manufacturing role, you'll operate, troubleshoot, and optimize printing press equipment while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. We're looking for experienced press operators who take pride in their work, can lead by example, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Serve as a safety leader and uphold all company safety standards and procedures.
• Independently operate and oversee all phases of press production, including setup, changeovers, startup, operation, troubleshooting, and shutdown.
• Monitor print quality and make adjustments to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Read and interpret job orders, production schedules, specifications, and operating procedures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, operational, and quality issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Complete production, quality, and job documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Lead and coordinate the activities of Press Assistants.
• Train, mentor, and support the development of less experienced team members.
• Support product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement, 5S and operational excellence initiatives.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to improve performance and productivity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Previous printing press operator experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize press equipment.
• Strong understanding of print quality standards, color consistency, registration, and production specifications.
• Experience performing quality inspections and making machine adjustments based on inspection results.
• Ability to read production orders, specifications, measurements, and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn production software and systems
• Math, measurement, and reading skills
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, climbing, reaching, and crouching as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in flexible packaging, film, or packaging manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Join Amcor and bring your press expertise to a team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

OurExpectations

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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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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)