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Press Assistant

amcor
Hazleton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2024 CLOSED ON 11/21/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Press Assistant position at amcor?

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference! 

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.  

 

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com. 

Job Description

I.

Purpose

To assist Press Operator in the set up of the Press Machine as well as observe and maintain proper running of the Press to apply images to polyethylene film for a quality customer approved printed film.  

II.

Duties:

Task 1: Job Change

(Job changes potentially occur approx. every 1-12 hours. However, a roll change occurs approximately every 45-50 minutes throughout the job order, with the exception of the 10 color press, occurring every 9 minutes. The average yard per roll is 8,400 yds.  Printing 440-1200 feet per minute.  (Note: yardage varies by gauge.  Usually gauge run is 1.25 mil.))

  • Utilizing a hoist, load cart with new roll. (Approximately weight of 380-500 pounds, requires 56 pounds of force to push.)  (An empty loading cart weighs 166 pounds and requires 17 pounds of force to push. Cart measures 38” to handle, 28” wide and is a concave design.)
  • Assist Operator with installation of plate cylinders and/or Anilox rollers with the use of a pneumatic hoist during set-up of Press machine.
  • Remove chuck from finished roll and insert it into the new roll on loading cart. (Chuck with core weighs 48 pounds.)
  • Transport pallets with pallet cart 10 feet from press to conveyor belt. (Pallet cart is 37” to handle and handle width is 14”. Cart requires 14 pounds of force to push when empty, 17.5 pounds of force for foot pedal operation and 7 pounds of force to release handle.)
  • Place shaft in roll and load onto conveyor belt with overhead hoist. (Shaft weighs 6 pounds.)
  • Take new roll to the back of the press. Using overhead hoist guide roll and load onto machine.
  • Remove waste from core. Unlock shaft and unload onto cart using overhead lift.  May need to transport core to rewind and load core onto rewind using control buttons.
  • May have to use sledge hammer (weighs 5 pounds) to pound chuck into core.
  • Use air hose to secure the chuck in the new core.
  • Note, in addition to the pallet cart, a pallet jack may be utilized to retrieve and/or move materials as required.

Task 2: Ink and Adjustment Job Change

  • Change ink buckets/pans.
  • Keep ink hoses and cylinders/ink pans full.
  • Transport old cylinders to storage area with a cart and pick up new cylinders for next job. (The cylinder transport cart requires 40-65 pounds of force to push with 5-8 cylinders on it.)
  • Pump ink into press from 55-gallon drums using the air pump. (Air pump weighs 9 pounds.)
  • Make hand adjustments for plate pressure.  View job after each adjustment (Viewer is set at 65” eye height.)
  • Place ink hoods back into place before starting the press for the next job.
  • Splice old roll and tape to new one to feed new roll through press machine.
  • Assist operator with set up operations and maintaining running of machine.
  • Will need to climb stationary ladders with hand rails that are attached to different platforms of the machine during this process.  Also, at times, a rolling ladder may be used with hand rails.  (Press ladders vary from approx. 5-8 steps.)  At times, you may be at least 20’-30’ high, standing on various platforms of the machine.

II     Duties cont’d

Task 3: After Press is Running

  • Check ink to maintain appropriate levels; fill as needed.
  • Observe press scanners to ensure the film is running through machine correctly.
  • Add solvent as needed to ink from attached faucet or air pump.
  • Assist operator with maintaining running of machine.

Task 4:  Waste Dumping

  • Once 55-gallon barrel is filled with film waste, roll barrel (barrel is on caster-rollers) to robotic dumpster.
  • Lock barrel into place and stand away from cage.
  • Use buttons on control panel to activate dumpster.

Task 5:  Housekeeping

  • Clean Press Machine.  Ensure lock-out, tag-out has been properly done before cleaning begins.  Will need to climb stationary ladders with hand rails. Also, at times, a rolling ladder may be used with hand rails. (Press ladders vary from approx. 5-8 steps.)  At times, you may be approximately 20’-30’ high, standing on various platforms of the machine.
  • Clean up any spills. 
  • Sweep/mop floor.
  • Maintain a clean work area.
  • Maintain area complies with Good Manufacturing Practices and other prerequisite food safety programs.
  • Report damages or worn equipment to Supervisor.

III.  

Knowledge

1.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to work with and interact effectively and professionally with coworkers in a team environment.
  • Read a measuring tape/ruler.
  • Good math skills including fractions, measurements, percentages.
  • Must be able to read, understand, and stay current with all department work instructions and procedures.
  • Good organizational skills.

2.

Sources

Employer will provide training.

IV.

Contacts

1.

Internal

Works closely with Pressman and Ink Tech on a daily basis.  Also has frequent contact with Supervisor and Department Manager. 

2.

External

May have occasional contact with customer during job approvals.

V.

Responsibility

  • Safety is top priority
  • Retrieve ink and solvent supplies required for job set up
  • Maintain supplies during the run of the job
  • Assist operator with set up of job

V.     Responsibility: cont’d

  • Observe and maintain proper efficiency of job
  • Maintain clean and safe work area
  • Comply with all Food Safety Standards (FSSC 2200), Safety, and Company policies
  • Participate and attend on-site employee meetings
  • Regular attendance is required
  • Work weekends.
  • Be willing to work overtime as the need arises
  • Observe all PPE requirements

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Compensation

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

•Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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