Litho Console Technician

Lithography Technician

Location: 2121 Warner Road, SE Canton, OH 44707 Pay Rate: $41.01/hr + $0.75 shift differential Shift: Crew schedule - could be nights or days 7p-7:30a or 7a-7:30p

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Job Responsibilities

Complies with established job safety practices, policies, and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.

-PPE Usage & Purpose (gloves, sleeves, hearing protection, foot protection, face shield, goggles, apron, etc.)

Find and interpret SDS Sheet

Demonstrate emergency evacuation & shelter in place procedures

Demonstrate proper lockout of litho equipment & demonstrate proficiency on energy sources

Perform BBS / Safety Observation

Reporting an unsafe condition

Assist in completing incident report and demonstrate proficiency

Properly label chemicals

Demonstrate fire extinguisher usage and selection

Demonstrate E-stop vs control stop procedures

Demonstrate proficiency in load lifting

Supports and follows the guidelines of the food safety system while working in a manufacturing environment.

GMP training and demonstrated knowledge (hand washing)

HAACP training and demonstrated knowledge

SQF training and demonstrated knowledge (security, contamination)

Performs various manual or mechanical production functions by setting up, operating, adjusting, and repairing KBA Metalstar steel flat-sheet printing press production equipment to meet customer specifications.

Loading pallet onto machine

Formatting stacker box

Perform a UV check and demonstrate proficiency

Demonstrate knowledge of centerline controls

Demonstrate ability to read spec sheet

Ability to identify proper coating for production run

Prepare coating for production run

Fill day pot with coating

Format adjustment on coater

Demonstrate proficiency in changing application roll

Reading production schedule

Scan tickets for usage

Required to stage and maintain packaging materials and follow correct packaging/banding procedures.

Banding and unbanding a pallet

Disposal and recycling of all packaging materials

Corner boards, wood blocks, vapor barrier

Prepare and place QAD production tickets

Performs and assists in preventative maintenance on production equipment as required, including track work, elevator, and complete maintenance of the line.

General line lubrication

May assist with the disassembly, overhaul, and rebuilds of production equipment.

Tool use and selection (do nothing test possible)

Perform troubleshooting on production equipment as required.

Performs on-the-job training and development of assigned personnel.

Conducts inspection of in-process materials and in-process and finished products.

Defect recognition

Control plan familiarity

Infinity proficiency

L2L inputting

Responsible for replenishing supplies, materials, parts, and tooling required for assigned area.

Ability to identify proper coating for production run

Prepare coating for production run

Fill day pot with coating

Safe handling and disposal of chemicals

Demonstrated proficiency of ink theory, mixing, X-rite color matching, etc.

Ability to make press plates and understand specifications

Relieves operators for breaks as needed.

Performs record keeping duties as required under the direction of management.

Data entry and interpretation in L2L, Infinity, and QAD

Communicates pertinent information to next shift.

Demonstrated ability to use SQDC boards

Performs clean-up, painting, and housekeeping duties.

5S guidelines / audit

Pre-shift cleaning and disinfecting

Initiates, reviews, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.

Demonstrate logging in and usage of Dozuki for SOP retrieval

Qualifications

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through high school education, General Education Development (GED), or through equivalent work experience

Job related experience for 1-2 year(s) minimum

Ability to discern between colors

Certifications/Licenses/Other:

Knowledge of safety practices to deal with exposures to noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.

Must wear all PPE as assigned and follow all safety rules and processes.

Working knowledge of the following areas:

- all assigned equipment and products

- mechanical troubleshooting (hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.)

- use of micrometers, calipers, etc.

- simple hand tools

- data entry

- statistical process controls software

- Required on-the-job and classroom training, including SPC.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services

Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family

Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.