Decoration Techician

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering, and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment. We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, and South America and over 14,000 dedicated employees in some twenty countries. You should work here because we: Attract and develop high performing people. Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment. Invest in the development of employees through local, regional, and global career opportunities. Contribute to the communities where we reside. What is new with Aptar? We have an exciting position open: Decoration Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment used to decorate manufactured products (e.g., printing, labeling, embossing, or applying finishes). This role ensures that all decorated components meet quality standards and customer specifications while adhering to safety and production guidelines. This is how your journey begins. You will set up, operate, and monitor decoration machinery (e.g., pad printing, hot stamping, silk screening, laser marking). You will adjust settings for optimal performance and product quality. You will collaborate with design and production teams to ensure decoration feasibility and alignment with product specifications. You will troubleshoot and resolve decoration-related issues during production runs. You will maintain and calibrate decoration equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will train and mentor junior technicians on best practices and modern technologies. You will monitor quality control for decorated parts, ensuring adherence to customer requirements and internal standards. You will stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies in plastics decoration. You will coordinate with different areas for various decoration tests for registration and planning. You will apply the QCDM methodology to meet client requirements. You will perform root cause analysis to improve the decoration process. You will conduct audits of the decoration process. You will monitor and comply with the production plan. You will implement corrective actions for the decoration process. You will search for and develop suppliers for the decorating process. You will ensure compliance with safety competencies. You will ensure performance standards: gap analysis, proposals, and implementation of actions. You will ensure training for fitters and fitter drivers through evaluations. You will ensure adequacy of needs/resources, optimizing planning. What you will bring on the journey Education High school diploma or equivalent, preferably in decoration or printing processes. Minimum 1-3 years in plastics decoration within a manufacturing environment. Understanding of plastic substrates and surface preparation techniques. Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate specialized equipment Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors. Familiarity with quality systems (ISO standards). Attention to detail and strong visual inspection skills. Basic computer skills for data entry and machine interface. What we offer: An exciting, diverse and value based working environment. Award-winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities. Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan. Contribute to the communities where we reside. Innovative benefits plan, which includes 401k plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/parental leave Be You. Be Aptar Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. Location Statement For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aptar Italia S.P.A.