Deco Technician

Overview

Deco Technician is responsible for set-up, printing process, preventive maintenance of machinery and equipment. Set up CNC servo printer, operate CNC OMSO servo, NOVAX M,screens for artwork, setup each SKU on machinery, troubleshoot, and perform maintenance on department machinery and equipment to ensure that quality silk screened products are consistent.

• Adheres to Amcor Rigid Packaging Safety and Quality policies and procedures. Monitor assigned line operation while complying with safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards by: verify operating conditions and settings against Process Set-up Sheet and Shop Order; ensuring that safety guards are in place; conduct quality checks; coordinate takeover from the previous shift; monitor the auxiliary equipment to ensure it is not damaging bottles and is maintaining a smooth flow;
  
  maintain lines for cleanliness and orderliness as shift progresses; maintain required documentation and read available documentation posted at the line (previous LO’s checklists, Quality Alerts, Line Notes etc.); start-up and shut down lines (purge out materials); perform color and material changes without supervision; review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates;
  
  plan facility operations to meet customer deadlines; maintain production efficiencies and scrap minimization; work with maintenance to identify mechanical opportunities and improve equipment capabilities; alert leadership of any deviations from standard or normal operating conditions; perform changeovers when needed; perform screen changes without supervision.
• Make Screens: wash all screen parts, apply coating of screen, heat screen for appropriate time, expose screen with artwork, wash screen again, dry with appropriate tools, coat with approved products, dry again, apply approved Silver Tape all over screen.
• Troubleshoot all aspects of bottle print quality and handling problems (adjust distribution, wheel speeds, equipment timing, etc.). Lubricate, inspect and record conditions of wear and tear.
• Perform all mechanical and processing aspects of a line set-up and start-up (including setting print chuck, print height, pin height, position chuck, verifying tooling against specifications, measuring and inspecting tooling, programming vision system, and setting downstream equipment).
• Read and interpret bottle specification sheets and quality data sheets. Train packers as needed. Operate hand pallet jack or forklift as needed. Assist with new product trials/sampling when needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Some post-secondary education preferred (technical or vocational). Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Must possess an elevated level of focus and accuracy to identify printing issues on bottles. Basic math, computer, and organizational skills.

• Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to lift, bend and twist repetitively during the shift.
• Must be able to coordinate movements quickly and accurately in a high output production area.
• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must willingly accept other duties/changes to position as needed by Production Shift Supervisor.
• Follows all safety rules and uses required personal protective equipment. Communicates hazards and safety issues to co-workers and supervision. Performs housekeeping and maintains maintenance areas and stock room.

12 hour Rotating Shift. PM Shift 6p to 6a; AM Shift 6a to 6p.

The starting rate of pay for this position is $28.70, plus night shift differential.

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