Press Operator

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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

Pay

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour, based on experience

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

Schedule

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