Printer Operator 23

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

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Professional and personal development opportunities

Job summary

Ardagh Glass Ltd. is seeking a Printer Operator in Chicago, Illinois, responsible for setting up and maintaining printing equipment. Key duties include analyzing and correcting operational issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring quality specifications. The role requires a High School Diploma and previous printing experience. This full-time position offers a competitive starting pay rate of $30.33 per hour, along with benefits including medical, dental, vision plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, and various professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Setup, adjust, and maintain coater decorator and related equipment.
• Notify supervisor of equipment malfunctions and take corrective action.
• Check machines and analyze mechanical or operational troubles.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and report findings.
• Operate, repair, clean, and lubricate equipment as needed.

Skills

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

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.
• 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

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 offer a Success Share Bonus that is dependent on the plant meeting certain metrics and targets. Please note that the range for the rate provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final rate will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

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)
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

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, or 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.