Printer Operator Printer Operator Chicago, IL, US, 60609 Aug 5, 2024

The Printer Operator is responsible for the setup, adjustment and maintenance of coater decorator and related equipment.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Lockout / Tagout, Chemical Handling, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Check machines. Analyze types of mechanical or operational troubles and plan for and take corrective action to maintain quality.
• Make changeovers or conversions by setting up assigned equipment for change in material, size or product.
• Check, test, and measure product for quality specifications. Examine for visual defects.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Retime machine action.
• Operate, repair, clean, lubricate equipment, as required, to maintain production.
• Clear jams.
• Check varnishes, coatings, inks, lubricants, supplies, and add or change materials. Request or obtain additional quantities of supplies.
• Examine, test, and measure product from assigned equipment for quality specifications using appropriate gauges and instruments and record data.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance inspection of assigned equipment, report findings and take appropriate action.
• Notify supervisor of any incidences of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of any poor-quality material or supplies noted.
• Operate equipment and assist as directed.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment
• Mechanically inclined, familiar with hand tools
• Familiar with proper handling of chemicals / solvents.
• Previous printing experience preferred.
• Basic dry / offset printing skills / knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot litho / printing press issues
• Detail-oriented
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility

KEY JOB COMPETENCIES / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to bend and rotate body repeatedly
• Exposure to heat, cold, vibrations, odors / fumes and loud noise
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds, push / pull 500 pounds drums with hand truck
• Ability to work multiple machines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to climb stairs frequently.
• Able to visually differentiate colors
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and night shifts

REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pay starts at $28.744 / hour with daily overtime after 8 hours! Full rate is $34.70.

12 hour schedule with 4 days on / 4 days off

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally.

An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023.

AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world.

We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

• Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
• Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
• Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people.

If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!