Press Operator

amcor; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Benefits start day 1

Bonuses eligibility

Paid holidays

Gym membership

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

Amcor Mundelein is hiring a Press Operator to set up, operate and troubleshoot printing presses on customer products. You will mount plates, manage ink and coatings changes, and ensure product quality while maintaining safety standards.

Schedule features 12-hour shifts (days or nights) with weekends/holidays required; benefits start Day 1, plus 401(k) match and quarterly bonuses. Training includes EPA Hazmat/OSHA requirements with a focus on safe material handling.

Qualifications

• Machine setup and operation
• Troubleshooting production equipment
• Quality monitoring of printed product
• Safety and hazardous materials handling
• Documentation and reporting

Responsibilities

• Machine setup, running, and troubleshooting production equipment
• Monitor quality and use of raw materials during press runs
• Change inks, coatings, papers, decks, configurations, and setups
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and proper housekeeping
• Complete production paperwork and reports

Job description

Come grow with us at Amcor Mundelein! Start your career with a global leader in flexible packaging! Enjoy a safe, clean and temperature controlled working environment on a variety of 8 or 12 hour shifts - no rotating shifts. Benefits start day ONE, up to 8% 401k match, and eligible for quarterly bonus'. Join us today!

Benefits

• Advancement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• 401k with up to 8% company match $1:$1
• Benefits Start Day 1
• Quarterly eligibility for Bonuses
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Gym membership & tuition reimbursement

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $20; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience between $20 and $25.

Shift Schedules Available

• 2-2-3, 12 hour schedule on days (6:00AM-6:00PM) or nights (6:00PM-6:00AM). Must be available to work weekends and Holidays.

Job Overview

In this press operator role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting press machines to print directly on our customer's products. Also, Mount plates in designated work station as needed along with being responsible for the Hazardous Waste program. This position performs hazardous-waste duties and must complete LGQ personnel training per EPA 40 CFR 262.17(a)(7) . If duties affect hazardous materials shipping, then DOT 49 CFR 172.704 training also applies. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) HAZCOM training applies where chemical exposure exists.

What You Get to Do as an Press Operator

• Machine operator responsible for setting-up, running, and troubleshooting production equipment
• Responsible for understanding technical knowledge required in the manufacturing process
• Focus on continuous improvement and productivity through teamwork
• Monitor quality of product as press runs and monitor use of raw materials.
• Change inks, coatings, papers, decks, configurations, methods, set-up and inspection.
• Inspect quality of print, inspect quality of raw materials.
• Clean plates, rollers, etc. and change doctor blades and make necessary adjustments such as laydowns and blade angles.
• Clean backups, excess oils and grease.
• Check and adjust mechanical parts such as gears, troubleshooting and detecting cause of problems
• Production documentation
• Perform housekeeping chores as needed, to maintain a safe and orderly work environment
• Keep area clean and equipment in good working order
• Ensure all appropriate paperwork if filled out accurately and completely. This includes, but is not limited to; production reports, ink usage sheets, QA reports and all others as assigned..
• While also knowing and understanding the role in product safety.
• Verifies and prepares cylinders for the application of mounting cushion tape.
• Applies cushion mounting tape per SOC information and department standards for workmanship.
• Safely retrieve and replace plate cylinders to and from inventory.
• Remove plates and cushion mounting tape as needed.
• Prepares plates for mounting, including inspection, trimming, and underlayment of control targets or designated print areas based on SOC information and department best practices.
• Mounts plates of each color on separate cylinders per department procedures. This includes mounting photopolymer plates in register with design rolls as needed.
• Completes all production paperwork including order verification sheets, SOC information and any other documentation as required by department management.
• While also knowing and understanding the role in product safety.
• Attain DOT Hazmat Certification annually
• Coordinate Empty Oil Drum Inventory and Purchasing
• Coordinate the movement of Full & Empty Oil Drums through three designated storage locations
• Coordinate the Labeling and Storage of all materials in XP Rated Rooms and Remote Hazardous Waste Storage to meet DOT and EPA Legal Specifications
• Coordinate Hazardous Waste pickups are meeting the EPA 90 Day Storage Limitations. Ensure paperwork accuracy, collection and long term tracking.
• Coordinate the Housekeeping and Storage Compliance Conditions of XP Rated Rooms and Remote Hazardous Waste Storage to meet DOT and EPA Legal Specifications
• Complete the "Weekly Audit of Controlled Materials Inspection" per EPA Legal Specification.
• Coordinate the Ordering and Consumption tracking for all EPA & DOT Controlled Materials
• Publish the Monthly Tracking Report, "Ink & Solvent Usage Report" for outside reporting
• Annually vet the government-mandated Tier II Report for Amcor
• Annually vet the storage of all Hazardous Materials with Map Placement Verification.
• Participate in all EPA & DOT Inquiries and Investigations
• Participate in all outside non-governmental inquiries to our Hazardous Materials Controls Systems meeting Amcor Global Standards.
• Coordinate the Site SDS Program, including the Training of employees
• Order Consumable Supplies that are XP Rated for the XP Storage Rooms
• Act as the Site Contact for inquiries on what Controlled materials are consumed on what line
• Comply with all 5S and W