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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, visit www.amcor.com.

Job Description

Job title: Mounting Technician
BG/BU: AFNA - Flexibles North America 
Location: Yuba City
Job family: Operations
Reports to (Title): Production Manager 
1. Job Overview

Mounting Technician is responsible for examining work orders, and production schedules. Mounter must prepare and place cylinders, mandrels, and sleeves on mounter, this includes laying backing cutting for different lengths, laying on sleeve, then mounting of plate, operating computer to send to appropriate press, stripping plates off plate sleeves, cleaning plate in plate washer, filing plates, and cleaning of sleeves. The Mounter role includes manufacturing all the necessary plates and have them all staged and ready for mounting each job according to the press schedule. The Mounting Technician must work safe and efficient with their main focuses on safety of themselves and their co-workers in and out of their departments, and to improve on safety, quality, and production at the facility.
2. Job Dimensions

• Verify plate orders then pull plate orders from BICO and check them out when completed.
• Operate CDI imager and pull graphics from V drive. Crop plates to utilize as much photopolymer possible to keep waste down to a minimum.
• Operate exposure machine, thermal processer, and lamp table.
• Inspect plates for graphics defects.
• Carefully cut plates to fit sleeves without cutting out graphics artwork and guiding marks such as micro dots, eye line and eye marks.
• Meetly pack plates with foam, label by print specification and plate color. Then deliver to mounting machine.
• Verify all plates are on hand for job.
• inspect plates for defects: cracks, missing dots, surface damage, etc. and ensure plate surfaces are clean.
• Ensure each plate "floor" is scribed or identifies w/item description, color, and customer item code.
• Verify all plates correspond w/ "up to date" color key separations and match each plate to corresponding color key.
• Underlay plate areas if necessary.
• Plates Prepared: Clean back (Mylar side) of plates w/ alcohol (remove residue)
• Prepare/cut eyeline(s) and job number and place in job pouch.
• Using black “permanent marker”, mark the edges of plates as necessary.
• Stack plates back-to-back separated by foam.
• Stage job ticket, layout sheet, prepared plates, and color key for mounting
• Strip sleeves and inspect for damaged before returning to inventory for storage.
• Prepare plates to store.
• Punctuality and adherence to the company attendance policy and essential
• Support Operations in the Mounting Department
• Part of the Operations Team
• No direct reports
3. Principal Accountabilities

• Confirm correct artwork and/or copy. IF DISCREPANCIES ARE FOUND, NOTIFY LEAD/SUPEVISOR OR MANAGEMENT.
• Cut Plates to fit sleeves. Accurately and carefully not to cut off vital markings.
• To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all safety standards and procedures.
• To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all quality standards and procedures.
• To be aware of, adhere to and help to improve all production standards and procedures.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Has a good understanding of current operating standards and practices. Willingly learns and applies new standards and practices.
• Willing to learn and apply new skills.
• Able to understand and make accurate measurements. Has basic, high school-level math skills. Able to read, comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions in English.
• Has basic computer skills.
• Understands and complete all paperwork related Mounting operations.
• Can set up jobs on Mounting equipment to the ordered specifications.
• Able to troubleshoot operational issues with the Mounting equipment.
• Have a strong focus on quality. Understand and perform all quality checks. Can identify and eliminate quality defects.
• Completes tasks and produces quality product in a timely manner.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Works with co-workers and management in a positive and constructive manner

4. Major challenges & complexities
• Photopolymer Plate Preparation: Review job ticket, color keys and layout sheets to ensure that all information specifications, and special instruction and comments correspond w/ layout sheet, and color keys and job tickets. 
• Managing time and effort to safely meet the demands for quality product.
• Working with co-workers in their own and other departments to make our company successful
5. Relationships
Internal External
• Operations 
• Quality 
• Mounting Team
• Management Team
• Site Co-workers • Other Amcor Facilities
• Customers
6. Qualifications/Requirements
6.1 Formal Qualifications and Experience

Knowledge and Experience
• Experience and proficiency in the function, mechanics, and operation of some or all mounting and plating equipment.
• Good understanding of the safety, quality, and production standards of Yuba City
Education and Certifications
• High School Diploma or equivalent
6.2 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Behaviours

Job Specific skills and abilities 
• Basic computer skills 
• Knowledge of and ability to operate some or all Mounting and plating equipment at Yuba City
• Must be able to flex hours to support multi-shift operation.
• Ability to stay on task and follow instruction.
• Basic measurement, math, communication, reading and writing skills.
• Ability to understand and apply all Amcor safety, quality, and production standards.
• Must prioritize safety, more than anything else. 
The 3 Leadership competencies which will apply to all AFA co-workers:
• Driving for Results
• Customer Focus
• Influencing Others
The Leadership competencies which will apply to OHSE:
• Command Skills
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Process Management
• Learning on the Fly

The 4 Leadership competencies which will apply to all People Manager:
• Nose for Talent
• Building Effective Teams
• Motivating Others
• Managerial Courage

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 links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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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