What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexo/Gravure Apprentice position at Amgraph Packaging Inc?
While this posting is for an apprentice role, we are actively hiring across multiple levels. Candidates with higher-level experience may be considered for advanced positions based on qualifications.
What You’ll Do
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities, housekeeping habits, fire prevention, and safety procedures are understood and followed
• Maintains acceptable quality of pressmanship
• Recognizes routine press problems and takes necessary steps to correct them
• Meets machine and labor utilization standards set for the position
• Performs changeovers on routine jobs with minimal assistance
• Assists in press operation and training activities as required
• Makes decisions on when to stop press for correction of defects and restarts efficiently
• Inspects roll samples for print quality including color standards, register, and other defects
• Utilizes measurement tools such as spectrophotometer, densitometer, glossmeter, and gauge
• Advises leadman or supervisor of operational problems and requests assistance when needed
• Communicates effectively with incoming shift personnel to ensure continuity of operations
• Coordinates work of production support personnel
• Assists supervisor in all matters as required
• Promotes principles of SMED within the department
Operations / Compliance
• Carries out all company safe operating, sanitation and housekeeping policies
• Strives to raise quality level of work, facilitate production, and minimize waste
• Maintains press, press areas, and accessory equipment in clean and good working order
• Solves routine mechanical press problems and makes adjustments as required
Tools & Systems
• N/A
What You Bring
• Mechanically inclined, alert, and conscientious
• Ability to exercise good judgment in solving operational problems
• Ability to follow directions and instructions
• Ability to direct activities of pressmen and helpers
Why Join Us
• Competitive pay: $21.16–$21.86/hour
• Benefits:
o Health, dental, and vision insurance
o 401(k)
o Paid time off
Schedule & Work Environment
• Must be able to work weekends and possible evening and night shift
• Must be available for call-ins
• Overtime may be required
Location Requirements
• Must be able to commute to Baltic, CT
Additional Information
This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time.
Safety Requirements
• Follow all company safety, sanitation, and housekeeping policies
Salary : $21 - $22