Deco Technician at Amcor

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

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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Job Description

Basic Functions:

Deco Technician is responsible for set-up, printing process, preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment. Set up CNC servo printer, operate CNC  OMSO servo,  NOVAX M,screens for artwork, setup each SKU on machinery , troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on department machinery and equipment to ensure that quality silkscreened products are consistent.

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

Adheres to Amcor Rigid Packaging Safety and Quality policies and procedures. Monitor assigned line operation while complying with safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards by:

Verify operating conditions and settings against Process Set-up Sheet and Shop Order.

Ensuring that safety guards are in place.

Conduct quality checks.

Coordinate takeover from the previous shift.

Monitor the auxiliary equipment to make sure it is not damaging bottles and is maintaining a smooth flow.

Maintain lines for cleanliness and orderliness, as 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. 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 of equipment. Plan production to meet ensure customer deadlines. Alert leadership 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)

Troubleshoot all aspects of bottle print quality and bottle handling problems (i.e., adjust distribution, wheel speeds, equipment timing, etc.) 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 chuck, print height, pin height, position chuck, verifying tooling against specifications, measuring, and inspecting tooling, programming vision system, and setting downstream equipment and other). Read and interpret bottle specification sheets and all quality data sheets. Train packers, as needed. Operate hand pallet jack or forklift, as needed. Assist with new product trials/sampling, when needed. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., technical, or vocational education) Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must possess an elevated level of focus and accuracy to identify printing issues on bottles. Basic math, computer, and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time.  Breaks will be the only time you will have an opportunity to sit.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to lift, bend and twist repetitively during the shift.
• Must be able to coordinate movements quickly and accurately in a high output production area.
• Must demonstrate ability though previous work assignments to work effectively in a fast-paced high-quality manufacturing environment.
• Must willingly accept any other duties/changes to position to fit the needs for production as requested by Production Shift Supervisor.
• Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Co-Worker Handbook and in accordance with Amcor’s Safety Policies and Procedures.  Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and supervision.  Properly uses all required personal protective equipment.
• Perform all good housekeeping assignments.
• Able to help organize and maintain maintenance areas and stock room.

Shifts Available:

12 hour Rotating Shift

PM Shift 6p to 6a

AM Shift 6a to 6p

Pay:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $28.70, plus night shift differential.

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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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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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)