Press Operator

Press OperatorManufacturing Full time Americas - North America - United States - Appleton - AF Appleton WILocation: Appleton, WIPay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour, based on experienceAdditional Compensation:1.5x pay for all Sunday hours worked1.5x pay for Over Time$1.20/hour night shift premiumSchedule: 2-2-3 nights (7:00pm-7:00am)Benefits Starting Day One:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 8%Paid time off and company holidaysCareer growth and development opportunitiesPaid training and cross-training opportunitiesJoin Amcor as a Printing Press Operator and bring your press expertise to a global packaging leader. In this highly skilled manufacturing role, you'll operate, troubleshoot, and optimize printing press equipment while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. We're looking for experienced press operators who take pride in their work, can lead by example, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.What You Will Do:Serve as a safety leader and uphold all company safety standards and procedures.Independently operate and oversee all phases of press production, including setup, changeovers, startup, operation, troubleshooting, and shutdown.Monitor print quality and make adjustments to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and quality standards.Read and interpret job orders, production schedules, specifications, and operating procedures.Troubleshoot mechanical, operational, and quality issues to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.Complete production, quality, and job documentation accurately and thoroughly.Lead and coordinate the activities of Press Assistants.Train, mentor, and support the development of less experienced team members.Support product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality requirements.Participate in continuous improvement, 5S and operational excellence initiatives.Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to improve performance and productivity.Perform additional duties as assigned.What We Are Looking For:Required Qualifications:Previous printing press operator experience in a manufacturing environment.Ability to independently set up, operate, troubleshoot, and optimize press equipment.Strong understanding of print quality standards, color consistency, registration, and production specifications.Experience performing quality inspections and making machine adjustments based on inspection results.Ability to read production orders, specifications, measurements, and technical documentation.Basic computer skills and ability to learn production software and systemsMath, measurement, and reading skillsCommitment to workplace safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand for extended periods and perform bending, climbing, reaching, and crouching as needed.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in flexible packaging, film, or packaging manufacturing environments.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.Join Amcor and bring your press expertise to a team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.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.