Press Technician, Apprentice

About the role

As a member of the Amcor team, you will operate and maintain printing presses to ensure high production rates with minimal scrap while upholding safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Set up presses to attain production rates with minimal scrap.
• Supply and stir ink wells as necessary.
• Monitor and ensure print quality.
• Wash print blankets and plates as needed.
• Clean and prepare color heads not in use for the next production run.
• Organize work area and prepare for the next job setup.
• Maintain a clean and orderly section.
• Clean printing plates after each use and return them to the proper location for Graphic Arts.
• Complete job tracking forms in the plate job jacket.
• Monitor the production schedule for special instructions.
• Clean ink bowls and return them to the proper location.
• Maintain and enforce all company safety, environmental, and health requirements.
• Perform plate and size changes on printing machines.
• Match colors using ColorCert, Chroma QA, and Pantone color book.
• Complete required documentation, including:
  • Printing Tech Daily Quality Audit (EVV FCD-00493)
  • Trend Board Check Sheet (EVV FCD-00484)
  • First Piece Inspection (EVV FCD-00482) for every work order
  • WEBEFF paperwork
• Assign duties to operators on machines if necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prior printing experience with good mechanical ability.
• Taking necessary steps to become a certified ThermoPrinting Pressman.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and direct employees.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders or steps.
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 7 hours during an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to work in a dusty environment.
• Visual acuity of at least 20/40 corrected vision for distance and a minimum near vision ability to read 7-point font at 12 inches.
• Ability to reach and lift overhead.

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 and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and 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).

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. Success is measured 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.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through innovative and responsible packaging, providing solutions that benefit our customers, people, and planet. Safety is our guiding principle and core value.