Amcor · 13 hours ago
Press Assistant
Hazleton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelAmcor is a leading company in the packaging industry that focuses on innovative and responsible solutions. The Press Assistant role involves assisting the Press Operator with machine setup and maintaining the quality of printed films during production.
ChemicalInformation TechnologyManufacturingMedicalPackaging ServicesSupply Chain ManagementSustainability
Responsibilities
Utilizing a hoist, load cart with new roll
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
Transport pallets with pallet cart 10 feet from press to conveyor belt
Place shaft in roll and load onto conveyor belt with overhead hoist
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
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
Pump ink into press from 55-gallon drums using the air pump
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
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
Preferred
Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required
Company
Amcor
Amcor is a packaging and container manufacturing company for food and beverage, personal care, and medical industries.
Founded in 1864
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.2B2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $2.2B
1969-08-28IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Konieczny
Chief Executive Officer
Ron S Delia
Chief Executive Officer
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