Machine Operator I

at Amcor Rigid Packaging in Itasca, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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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, visitwww.amcor.com.

Job DescriptionJob Summary
Under the direct supervision of Production and Maintenance Manager is responsible for set-up, printing process, preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment and coordinate the daily work schedules for the department employees. Set up printing chuck (stations) for making screens for artwork, adjust, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on department machinery and equipment to ensure that quality silkscreened products are being fun constantly. Order parts for equipment and materials needed for artwork and screens.Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Adheres to Amcor Rigid Plastics Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
Monitor assigned line's operation while complying with safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards by:
Verifying operating conditions and settings against Process Set-up Sheet and Shop Order.
Doing appropriate quality checks.
Auditing the line for cleanliness and orderliness when your takeover from the previous shift.
Maintain safety, quality, and production standards by doing the following:
Ensuring that safety guards are in place
Monitoring the downstream auxiliary equipment to make sure it is not damaging bottles and is maintaining a smooth flow.
Keeping the line clean and organized as your shift progresses.
Maintain required documentation and read available documentation posted at the line (previous LO's checklists, Quality Alerts, Line Notes etc.).
Start-up and shut down lines (purge out materials)
Perform color and material changes without supervision and assistance.
The Deco Lead oversees the functions of all production within their department and activities, on the respective shift to ensure compliance to all performance and safety standards.
Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan facility operations.
Maintaining production efficiencies and scrap minimization and is responsible for the Scrap Reduction Reports and Team efforts to reduce Scrap and increase efficiencies.
Work with the maintenance group to identify mechanical opportunities and improve capabilities
Plan production to ensure customer deadlines are met.
Prepare deco department schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications.
Alert management and appropriate personnel of any deviations from standard or normal operating conditions.
Perform changeovers, when needed.
Perform screen changes without assistance or supervision.
Make Screens (wash all screen parts, apply coating of screen, heat screen for appropriate time, expose screen with artwork, wash screen again, dry with appropriate tools, coat with approved products, dry again, apply approved Silver Tape all over screen)
Adjust distribution, wheel speeds, equipment timing, etc. as a means of troubleshooting bottle quality problems.
Troubleshoot most aspects of bottle handling problems.
Perform a complete Preventive Maintenance audit on all equipment. Must be able to lubricate, inspect and record conditions of wear and tear.
Perform all mechanical and processing aspects of a line set-up and start-up (including setting print... For full info follow application link.

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