Machine Assistant
AmcorAbout the role
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
JOB OVERVIEW:
As a press or lamination assistant with Amcor, you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills further on the job. Press assistants will assist in preparing the Rotogravure printing press for running jobs, material handling, and maintaining a safe and clean work area. Lamination assistants prepare the laminators for running jobs, material handling, and maintaining a safe and clean work area.
SHIFTS AVAILABLE:
4-3 Schedule: 12 hour Nights 6p-6a
COMPENSATION:
Starting at $17.68-$19.22/hr (based on skillset) + $1.50 Shift Premium !
BENEFITS:
- Up to $4,000 retention AND referral bonuses available
- Benefits Day 1: Medical, Dental, Vision!
- Retirement: 401(k) match up to 8%
- Training & Education: Tuition Reimbursement
WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS A PRESS ASSISTANT:
- Provide clean-up for Rotogravure press pans
- Clean and assemble doctor blades for the press
- Assist in preparing for jobs by having trolleys, ink and coating ready for the press
- Load and operate parts washing machine
- Follow all safety rules
- Assist operator in setting up and running the adhesive laminator
- Assist in preparing for jobs by having trolleys and adhesive equipment ready for the laminator
- Assist operators with loading, unloading, and retrieving cylinders
- Load rolls of raw material onto the machine
- Assist in removing converted materials
- Assist operator with loading and unloading new cylinders
- Ensure quality of products produced while job is running
- Operate fork trucks and hand jacks as needed
- Keep general work area and equipment safe and clean including floors, emptying trash and cleaning up ink and coating spills
- Assist with other duties as assigned by operators and supervisor
WHAT YOU GET TO DO AS A LAMINATION ASSISTANT:
- Provide clean-up for laminator.
- Clean and assemble doctor blades for the press
- Assist in preparing for jobs by having trolleys, ink and coating ready for the press
- Load and operate parts washing machine
- Assist operator in setting up and running the adhesive laminator
- Assist in preparing for jobs by having trolleys and adhesive equipment ready for the laminator
- Assist operators with loading, unloading, and retrieving cylinders
- Load rolls of raw material onto the machine
- Assist in removing converted materials
- Assist operator with loading and unloading new cylinders
- Ensure quality of products produced while job is running
- Follow all safety rules and procedures
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
- Prior experience in printing, web handling, and/or manufacturing is preferred
- Accurate measurement skills; knowledge of metric conversation
- Basic mechanical ability
- Solid communication and
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