Printer Operator 23

Ardagh Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,470 - 49,094; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Ardagh Group in Chicago seeks a Printer Operator to manage the setup, adjustment, and maintenance of printing equipment. The role includes operational troubleshooting, quality checks, and preventative maintenance. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and ideally have printing experience. The position offers a pay rate of $30.33 per hour plus a Success Share Bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, and maintain coater decorator and related equipment.
• Check and analyze mechanical or operational troubles.
• Make changeovers or conversions for different materials or products.
• Test and measure product for quality specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance of assigned equipment.

Skills

Mechanically inclined, familiar with hand tools

Detail-oriented

Ability to troubleshoot litho/printing press issues

Previous printing experience preferred

Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Printer Operator is responsible for the setup, adjustment and maintenance of coater decorator and related equipment.

Key Accountabilities

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Check machines. Analyze types of mechanical or operational troubles and plan for and take corrective action to maintain quality.
• Make changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product.
• Check, test, and measure product for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Retime machine action.
• Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment, as required, to maintain production.
• Clear jams.
• Check varnishes, coatings, inks, lubricants, supplies, and add or change materials. Request or obtain additional quantities of supplies.
• Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications using appropriate gauges and instruments and record data.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist as directed.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Mechanically inclined, familiar with hand tools
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals/solvents.
• Previous printing experience preferred.
• Basic dry/offset printing skills/knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot litho/printing press issues
• Detail-oriented
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility

Key Job Competencies / Physical Demands

• Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors/fumes and loud noise
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds, push/pull 500 pounds drums with hand truck
• Ability to work multiple machines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to climb stairs frequently.
• Able to visually differentiate colors
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Compensation

The starting pay rate for this role is $30.33 per hour. Any future increases are dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The company also offers a Success Share Bonus that is dependent on the plant meeting certain metrics and targets.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, and participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.