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Slitter Operator – 2nd & 3rd Shift
AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Slitter Operator for our South Elgin wide web printing facility focused on flexographic printing and laminated structures. Our Slitter Operators are responsible for safe and efficient operation of our slitting machines to meet customer needs while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
Job Duties
- Follow daily slitting schedule
- Verify slitting requirements before starting job
- Confirm slitting requests are legible and accurate
- Ensure materials are gathered as needed and proper blades for materials are on slitter and adjusted
- Complete roll identification verification before slitting
- Finished product meets Slitting Request requirements
- Slit rolls properly identified and palletized for transfer for entry into inventory or staging area
- Waste accurately measured and recorded
- Basic preventative maintenance performed and documented
- Keep work area clean and tools and supplies maintained in orderly manner
Desired Skills and Qualities
- Ability to work with machinery
- Must be able read a ruler
- Self-motivated and have ability to work with other as well as independently
- Demonstrated ability to follow procedures and work with minimal direction
- Safety conscientious
- Ability to read and understand tasks assigned
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience preferred
- Position requires being on feet for long periods of time and a lot of twisting and bending
- Lifting requirement of 50 lbs. or more
Press Operator – 2nd & 3rd Shift
AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Press Operator for our South Elgin printing facility focused on flexographic printing and laminated structures. Our Press Operators are responsible for setup, operation, and cleanup flexographic 10-color, wide web, gearless press, producing product that meet customer needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
Job Duties
- Follow daily press schedule and ensure all required paperwork is complete and accurate
- Ensure output meets customer specification
- Good working knowledge of inks and pH viscosity levels
- Maintain colors and registration per specifications
- Effectively troubleshoot problems
- Ensure setups and changeovers are well planned
- Participate in the quality and process improvement process
- Provide support in other areas of plant as needs arise
Desired Skills and Qualities
- Good working knowledge of ink and be able to match colors effectively
- Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
- Ability to read and understand tasks assigned (job tickets)
- Must be able to work in busy production environment and understand the importance of reaching deadlines
- Good sense of what a quality product is
- Ability to operate machinery comfortably and recognize different types of tooling
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to communicate with others professionally
- Must understand the importance of attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Safety conscientious
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Vocational technical education preferred
- Minimum three years flexo press operator experience.
- Position requires being on feet for long periods of time
- Must be able lift 50 lbs. or more
- Forklift experience a plus
Press Assistant – 2nd & 3rd Shift
AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for Press Assistant at our South Elgin production facility focused on flexographic labeling and packaging conversion. Press Assistants are responsible for assisting press operators in press setup and run activities.
Job Duties
- Stage inks, dies, material and mount plates for assigned presses
- Demount and Return items after press runs are completes
- Assist in cleaning up presses, press components (pans, anilox rolls & doctor blades) and staging for upcoming runs
- Assist with other press needs like returning material, cutting cores, and emptying trash, etc.
- Assist in efficient and complete press changeover
- Perform other various plant support activities
- Actively monitor and manage press needs based on department workload
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure all jobs meet or exceed estimated time and materials.
Desired Skills and Qualities
- Ability to work in an environment with constantly changing sets of activities and priorities
- Prioritize multiple tasks based on the demands of department and complete in a timely manner
- General comfort with and ability to operate around machinery and equipment
- Must be able to work well with others as well as alone
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Must be able to work at a fast pace consistent with press operators
- Must understand the importance of attention to detail
- Safety conscientious
Position Requirements
- Flexographic Experience a big plus
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated accuracy with numbers and information
- Position requires substantial twisting, bending, considerable amount of walking and being on feet for long periods
- Must be able lift 50 lbs. to waist level without assistance
- Some computer usage
- Forklift training a plus
Onsite training available for motivated, detail-oriented individual interested in career opportunities in our printing production facility.
Rewind Operator – Multiple Shifts Available
AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Rewind Operator at our Minneapolis narrow web production facility focused on flexographic labeling and packaging conversion. Rewind Operators are responsible for safe and efficient operation of rewind equipment.
Job Duties
- Safe and efficient operation of rewind equipment
- Check to ensure that parts meet requirements of specs and order
- Be sure all product requirements are understood before starting each job and able to rewind job with information provided
- Gather materials as needed for jobs to be completed in order of ship date
- Ensure counter is set correctly, determine correct repeat and that correct tensions are set, and appropriate accessories are used
- Continuously inspect product to ensure that finished product meets order and spec requirements and that any flagged product is removed
- Ensure that rewind checklist, and other paperwork including core labels, is accurate
- Ensure all paperwork is legible and accurate
- Be actively involved and interface with day-to-day department process management and be aware of department workload, activities and performance.
- Participate in quality improvement initiative to ensure customer satisfaction and that all jobs meet or exceed estimated times.
Desired Skills and Qualities
- Must be able to take direction and work well with others as well as alone
- Ability to work with machinery
- Able to work in an environment of changing priorities.
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Safety conscientious
Position Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Requires substantial twisting and bending, able to stand for long periods of time, must be able to lift 30 lbs. to waist level without assistance.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Press Operator – Multiple Shifts Available
AWT Labels & Packaging is currently looking for a Press Operator for our South Elgin wide web printing facility focused on flexographic printing and laminated structures. Our Press Operators are responsible for setup, operation, and cleanup flexographic 10-color, wide web, gearless press, producing product that meet customer needs while maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
Job Duties
- Follow daily press schedule and ensure all required paperwork is complete and accurate
- Ensure output meets customer specification
- Good working knowledge of inks and pH viscosity levels
- Maintain colors and registration per specifications
- Effectively troubleshoot problems
- Ensure setups and changeovers are well planned
- Participate in the quality and process improvement process
- Provide support in other areas of plant as needs arise
Desired Skills and Qualities
- Good working knowledge of ink and be able to match colors effectively
- Good working knowledge of flexible packaging materials
- Ability to read and understand tasks assigned (job tickets)
- Must be able to work in busy production environment and understand the importance of reaching deadlines
- Good sense of what a quality product is
- Ability to operate machinery comfortably and recognize different types of tooling
- Ability to troubleshoot effectively
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to communicate with others professionally
- Must understand the importance of attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Safety conscientious
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Vocational technical education preferred
- Minimum three years flexo press operator experience.
- Position requires being on feet for long periods of time
- Must be able lift 50 lbs. or more
- Forklift experience a plus
If you have additional questions, please contact our HR Department: HR Email; HR Phone Number: 612-706-3717
Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting a resume for consideration. AWT will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.