Press Assistant at Smurfit Westrock in Lithia Springs, GA

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. GENERAL PURPOSE: To learn how to operate safely and effectively the unwind and rewind end of the press. To effectively assist the first assistant, to assist in meeting or exceeding the goals in, Safety, Quality, Cost, Production, Environmental and Housekeeping Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Help as a team, meet or exceed all production goals. Frequently inspect each printing deck, ensuring that the unit is working properly. If there are any changes, inform lead operator or senior assistant. Keep the production floor filled with cut-down roll stock for the job running and the next job. Double check job docket to schedule for correct paper, size, and weight. Clean the plates on all jobs before they are placed in the rack unless the job is to be stripped and discarded. Check the schedule for the next job running, place the cylinders on carts to be placed in the press, fit each cylinder with bearings, bobbins, and gears. (pre-make ready) Check the anilox library, to find if the aniloxes have been damaged or scratched. If any damage is reported, measure to see if anilox can be used in that color. Check the job docket and the history sheet for the rotation of the upcoming job. Place the correct cylinder and anilox in the dead units of the job running. Have all aniloxes cleaned, for the next job on carts or in the dead units. Make sure all aniloxes stay covered to prevent damage. Enter data into Kiwi system correctly and in a timely manner. Fill out press times, codes, docket summaries, rewind, edit rolls, slit rolls, waste, and print out tickets correctly. When doing pre-make ready, double and triple check to make sure the units that have been set up correctly, the gears and bobbins tightened, the gears are the correct size, and the paper is the correct weight and size. Pre-make ready done incorrectly saves no time. While running or doing changeover it is also the unwind operator’s responsibility to perform preventative maintenance on the ink chambers, this consists of, cleaning face plates, chambers, ink pans, cleaning the surge suppressor filters and proper reassembling the unit with new blades and seals. All mounts must be free of high spots and ink build up on sleeves & cylinders Q UALIFICATIONS: * Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. * Must have basic computer skills. * Must have the ability to perform basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, m ultiplication, and division. * Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. * Must be able to maintain good attendance. * Must be willing to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods. * Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. * Special License/Certification Required: PIT certificate, Crane certificate, general assessment test, O.L.R. trained and advanced Flexo training. OTHER * We focus on career development and internal promotions. Extensive OSHA safety and other training programs. * Responsible for the overall Safety, Quality and cleanliness of equipment and area. Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. * Annual set shift schedules working 12-hour shifts. * Very competitive wage, benefit packages which include vacation time, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K plan with company match, annual incentive program and attendance bonuses. Candidates are required to