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Richmond, Virginia, United States
Onsite
Title: General Technician - Press
Reports to: Production Manager
Summary: Performs process, and support to the Gravure Press Operation in three specific areas as required but not limited to Press Room, Roll Stand Tasks and/or Material Handling.
Receive product from Press, stack and place on pallets.
Printing pallet labels with Pecas. Be able to find all information needed on job docket and set up sheet.
Ensure correct loading of product onto pallets for Material handling. Robot set-up & troubleshooting if applicable.
Ensures finished product appears to be of highest quality, accurately printed and completed and free of errors.
Pull Product samples according to company procedures and send to Quality Auditors as required.
Notifies Operator immediately of any problems and/or errors.
Webbing the press.
Assist Operators when the press is down
Clean up particular press area, ie, mopping all areas, walls, tables, cans, tanks, floors behind press and also units.
Fill solvent cans, solvent mules and auto viscosity cans. Fill varnish tank as needed.
Help set-up cylinders carriages for next job.
Help roll stand operator make blades, hang or cut down rolls. Help in sort if the above is done and notify Operator.
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.
Transport blade holders to the Pre-Make Department for cleaning.
Set up new doctor blades according to policies and procedures ensuring all measurements are correct and blade is in proper position.
Ensure all product is purged from stacker, tables, color booth, press consoles, and off line sorting machine.
Assist in changing impression rollers or change over stacker.
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, and fill solvent containers. Remove and/or install print unit cassettes.
Follows all personal protection procedures by use of appropriate personal protective equipment at all times while in designated areas and specific tasks requiring the use of PPE.
Follows established procedures and guidelines for the handling and disposal of all hazardous materials/waste. ·
Maintains and wears proper uniform according to company policies.
Use Company provided safety lifting equipment, i.e., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators, etc.
On a regular basis, examines work areas to keep it in a safe and neat condition, including but not limited to proper grounding, cleanup ink and solvent containers. Properly stores and arranges work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc.
Effectively demonstrates the ability to maintain work area in a safe and proper working order including but not limited to cleaning press area, mopping floors, and emptying trashcans.
Prepare and mount rolls, and operate splicing unit. Record roll information as required for Pecas and NCM's. Setting up cylinders for subsequent jobs.
Split cores with the core cutter.
Band board waste, and roll wrappers for recycling.
Maintain viscosity of varnish according to standard practices with Zahn cup and stop watch.
Change out varnish drums when empty disconnect and reconnect ink tanks and auto viscosity, clean varnish or other cylinders when needed.
Assist Operators whenever press is down.
Maintain and support press operation through safe and effective material handling. Safe and correct operation and maintenance of forklift vehicles to ensure proper material moving and forklift operation. Loading and unloading of pallets, waste and recording and weighing of recyclable material.
Maintain annual certification of 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 area of warehouse.
Provide support to Press, i.e., check schedule board for upcoming jobs, check to make sure press has sufficient materials
Remove waste container changing over full containers to maintain 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 delivery end of press. Make sure all material is in designated areas. Remove finished loads of product from delivery end of press.
Ensure proper installation of battery charging equipment and battery replacement according to company policies and procedures. Connect new battery using hoist equipment. Batteries must be charged outside the lift truck.
Complete all necessary paperwork as required including a daily lift truck inspection form.
Operate all equipment in a safe manner at all times to ensure no damage to Company property or customer product.
Report any and all accidents, injuries, and near misses.
As an integral member of a Press Crew, works effectively with other employees. Communicates accurate information to all team members in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.
Exhibits a willingness to assist or help in getting work completed, for example; relieving for breaks, assist on other machines when required, any and all other tasks that may be required or requested by operators, shift leads, department leads or management.
Must be very dependable in attendance and punctuality
Requirements:
High School diploma (or GED), one to three years related production experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have very good mechanical and physical ability.
Lift truck operators must have and maintain safety training for operation of all company equipment.
Must be ability to lift up to 60lbs is required.
This position may require prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending and/or reaching, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, hearing and speaking.
Must be able to hold, touch, feel and manipulate with hands product and equipment in a safe manner. Manual dexterity is required.
Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to rotate shifts as required.
Must be available to work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary to meet customer product needs.
Must be able to work in repetitive functions as well as other duties as required.
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:
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
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 and 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)