General Technician -ASC

Reports to: Production Manager

About the Role

In this position, you will perform, process, and support the Offset/Offline Operation in three specific areas: Press Room, Folder/Gluer, and/or Material Handling.

Responsibilities

• Receive product from Press, stack and place on pallets.
• Pull product from press, stack and place on pallets.
• Print pallet labels with Pecas.
• Find all information needed on job docket and set-up sheet.
• Ensure correct loading of product onto pallets for Material handling.
• Ensure quality of jobs completed by reviewing for quality and accuracy; make sure jobs are complete and error-free.
• Inform Operators of any problems.
• Ensure finished product appears to be of highest quality, accurately printed, completed, and free of errors.
• Pull product samples according to company procedures and send to Quality Auditors as required.
• Notify Operator immediately of any problems and/or errors.

Downtime

• Web the press.
• Assist Operators when the press is down.
• Clean up press area, including mopping floors, walls, tables, cans, tanks, and areas behind the press.
• Fill solvent cans, tank, and auto viscosity.
• Fill varnish tank.
• Help set-up cylinders for the next job.
• Help roll stand make blades, hand or cut down rolls.
• Help in sort if the above is done and notify Operator.
• Ensure correct set-up and breakdown of doctor blades using established instructions and procedures.
• Properly remove/dispose of used doctor blades using all safety procedures.
• After removal of used blades from press, dispose in safety container for used blades.
• Clean backup blade using correct water, solvent, or lacquer.
• Remove holder to proper area in Pre-Make Department.
• Set up new doctor blades according to policies and procedures ensuring all measurements are correct and blade is in proper position.

Make-Ready

• Ensure all product is purged from stacker and tables.
• Assist in changing impression rollers.
• Assist in putting tools in press, changing tab breaker section, tear down, and put pump together.
• Separate the different sections of the press from tab section to cutter.
• Change cylinders, pump out inks, fill solvent containers.
• Remove and/or install print unit cassettes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow all company policies and procedures for OHSE, personal protection, and hazard materials/waste handling.
• Follow all personal protection procedures by using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times in designated areas.
• Follow established procedures and guidelines for handling and disposal of hazardous materials/waste.
• Maintain and wear proper uniform according to company policies.
• Use company-provided safety lifting equipment (e.g., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators).
• Regularly examine work areas to maintain a safe and neat condition, including proper grounding and cleanup of ink and solvent containers.
• Properly store and arrange work area to maintain cleanliness and a safe environment following all safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain work area in safe and proper working order, including cleaning press area, mopping floors, emptying rag, blade, and trash cans.
• Understand OHSE obligations, actively support the policy, and implement guiding principles in everyday activities.
• Comply with cGMP, HACCP Food Safety Requirements, and Chain of Custody Program Requirements.
• Actively participate as a member of the Press Crew to meet production and team goals.
• Interact with operators, co-workers, and staff in a respectful, cooperative, and courteous manner.
• Communicate accurate information to all team members professionally and respectfully.
• Exhibit willingness to assist in completing work, such as relieving for breaks or helping on other machines when required.
• Be dependable in attendance and punctuality.
• Perform any additional tasks as required or requested by Department Leads, Shift Leads, Operators, or Management.

Gluer (if applicable)

• Perform tasks such as feeding product into the folder/gluer, packing, and palletizing.
• Print pallet labels with Pecas.
• Find all information needed on job docket and set-up sheet.

Forklift Driver (if applicable)

• Maintain and support press operation through safe and effective material handling.
• Operate and maintain forklift vehicles to ensure proper material moving and forklift operation.
• Load and unload pallets, waste, and record/weigh recyclable material.
• Maintain annual certification for correct procedures and operation of lift equipment.
• Use lift truck to move loads of raw materials, in-process stock, or finished goods throughout the facility.
• Spot check load for correct labels and codes, and neatness; place loads in designated warehouse areas.
• Support Press by checking the schedule board for upcoming jobs and ensuring sufficient materials.
• Remove waste container, changing over full containers to maintain an empty container at press at all times.
• Remove waste and cores from press, weigh, and put on trucks for recycling.
• Supply corrugate, pallets, and bundler film at the delivery end of the press.
• Ensure all material is in designated areas.
• Remove finished loads of product from the delivery end of the press.
• Ensure proper installation of battery charging equipment and battery replacement according to company policies.
• Connect new battery using hoist equipment; charge batteries outside the lift truck.
• Complete all necessary paperwork, including a daily lift truck inspection form.
• Operate all equipment safely to avoid damage to company property or customer product.
• Report any accidents, injuries, and near misses.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or GED).
• One to three years of related production experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Very good mechanical and physical ability.
• Lift truck operators must have and maintain safety training for operation of all company equipment.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending, reaching, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and speaking.
• Ability to hold, touch, feel, and manipulate product and equipment safely.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to rotate shifts as required and work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary.

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.

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 (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).