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Amcor plc

Maintenance Mechanic

Centerville, IA · On-site

$24.10/hr

Be able to write or print legible. * Record complete work in log books on equipment. * In ... Operate required maintenance shop equipment * Operate plant pick-up truck * NFPA 70 E guidelines

Amcor

Maintenance Mechanic

Centerville, IA · On-site

$24.10/hr

Be able to write or print legible. * Record complete work in log books on equipment. * In ... Operate required maintenance shop equipment * Operate plant pick-up truck * NFPA 70 E guidelines

Coe College

Electrician

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$24.75 - $34/hr

Will assist in the planning and implementation of the College's maintenance and remodeling projects ... Will maintain an orderly and clean work shop space Qualifications: * High School diploma or ...

VTI of Iowa Inc

Customer Service Representative I

Sac City, IA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.75/hr

... shop floor details for production Execute proactive outbound sales calls as needed Provide ... Assist with internal ordering functions for inventory replenishment and work closely with vendors ...

Coe College

Electrician

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$24.50 - $33.50/hr

Will assist in the planning and implementation of the College's maintenance and remodeling projects ... Will maintain an orderly and clean work shop space Qualifications: * High School diploma or ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a print shop assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Print Shop Assistant, you need attention to detail, basic computer literacy, and familiarity with print production processes, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Experience with digital printing machines, graphic design software (such as Adobe Creative Suite), and finishing equipment is typically required. Strong organizational skills, customer service orientation, and the ability to work efficiently under deadlines set candidates apart. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality printed materials while maintaining customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Print Shop Assistant vs Print Production Worker?

AspectPrint Shop AssistantPrint Production Worker
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic technical skillsHigh school diploma; technical training often preferred
Work EnvironmentRetail or small print shop setting, customer interactionManufacturing or large print facility, more technical tasks
Job FocusAssisting with printing tasks, customer service, equipment setupOperating printing machinery, quality control, production workflow

While both roles support printing operations, the Print Shop Assistant primarily handles customer service and basic tasks, whereas the Print Production Worker focuses on technical production and machinery operation. The roles often overlap in credentials and work environment but differ in job focus and responsibilities.

What is a print shop assistant?

Print Shop Assistants are support staff who help with the daily operations of print shops. Their duties typically include preparing print materials, operating printers and copiers, maintaining equipment, assisting customers with orders, and managing inventory. They may also help with finishing tasks like binding, trimming, and packaging printed products. Print Shop Assistants play a key role in ensuring print jobs are completed accurately and on time, providing essential support to both customers and print shop staff.

What are some common challenges faced by print shop assistants, and how can I prepare for them?

Print Shop Assistants often manage multiple print jobs with tight deadlines, so strong organizational and time management skills are essential. Another common challenge is troubleshooting minor technical issues with printers or finishing equipment, which requires a proactive attitude and willingness to learn on the job. Being detail-oriented helps ensure print quality and customer satisfaction. Teamwork is also key, as you’ll frequently coordinate with designers, sales staff, and other assistants to keep projects running smoothly.

What does a print shop assistant do?

The duties of a print shop assistant involve stocking and operating printing equipment in a print shop or similar venue. In retail print shops, your responsibilities also include customer service and ensuring the proper functioning of printers and copiers. In some cases, you may also be responsible for bindery operations. If you work in a product production setting, you operate presses and run quality assurance inspections of the products during printing. In some cases, you may interact with customers and clients to get specifications for their printing run.

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Maintenance Mechanic

Amcor plc

Centerville, IA • On-site

$24.10/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Job Description
Compensation
  • $24.10/hour (pay based on skill set)

Shift Schedule
  • 12-hour 2-2-3 straight night shift
  • Work 3 to 4 shifts per week, 3 day weekend every other week, additional overtime available after training is complete

Purpose
The area mechanic is responsible for the preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment in assigned area. (The Press Area would include flexographic presses, slitters. Finishing Area would be bag machines and powdering equipment. Equipment in Extrusion would consist of extruders, EBCU treaters and blending equipment)
Duties
  • All maintenance of a mechanical nature, including piping, sheet metal and minor electrical work such as replacing blown fuses, sealing heaters, pilot lights and plug-in modules.
  • Required to use common hand tools, power tools and test equipment such as a continuity tester and volt-ammeter.
  • Works on compressed air lines and equipment instrumentation as required.
  • Assist other mechanics as directed and is responsible for clean-up after assignments are completed.
  • All mechanical work necessary for annual machine overhauls.
  • Will be required to do some welding and fabrication of metal machine guards from blueprints, sketches and/or verbal instructions in a good work-like manner.
  • Must be able to read and understand blue prints and technical drawing.
  • Perform all gas, mig and tig welding and fabrication.
  • Read and follow instructions.
  • Be able to write or print legible.
  • Record complete work in log books on equipment.
  • In performing all job duties, safe work practices must be maintained.
  • Must provide training on new and existing equipment.
  • All Good Manufacturing Practices must be followed
  • Must know and maintain respective role in Food Safety.

Requirements
  • Must provide own personal hand tools and not be sensitive to powder or solvents.
  • Complete 21 Home Study Courses in appropriate time.
  • Must be willing to work overtime as needed

Sources
  • Operate man-lifts
  • Operate tractor
  • Operate required maintenance shop equipment
  • Operate plant pick-up truck
  • NFPA 70 E guidelines
  • Maintenance software

Physical Requirements
(Occasionally: 1 to 33%; frequently: 34 to 66%; continuously: 67 to 100%)
  • Strength: Heavy work exerting up to 80 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Climbing: Job requires frequent ascending and descending steps of work platform, ladder, or scaffolding to work on equipment. Standing/walking: Job requires continuous standing and frequent walking; opportunity to sit on breaks. Bending/stooping/kneeling/crouching: Job requires frequent bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist; and occasional crouching. Reaching: Job requires occasionally extending hands and arms in any direction. Push/pulling: Job requires frequent use of upper extremities to press against objects with steady force, and frequent use of upper extremities to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Job requires frequent lifting of objects up to 80# from a lower to a higher position and moving objects horizontally from position to position. Grasping/fingering/feeling: Job requires frequent grasping of objects by applying pressure with the fingers and palm. Talking/hearing: Job requires frequently talking and hearing for the purpose of receiving instructions and hearing is also necessary to make discrimination in sound when making adjustments. Repetitive motions: Job requires frequent substantial movements of the wrist, hands and fingers. Visual acuity: Continuous visual inspection is required involving small defects, machine operation and use of measurement devices. Must have good vision, either naturally or corrected, be able to see subtle color differences and details in order to check electrical wire colors, warning labels, and components. Reads/Write: Frequent reading and writing in order to check mechanical prints, complete work order tickets, perform LOTO procedure, and insure compliance with procedures. PPE: Must be able to wear hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses , FR clothing, and gloves. Must be able to work in dusty, dirty, hot, or wet conditions, or in confined areas, or other uncomfortable places.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case by case basis.

Physical/Environmental Work Conditions
The job subjects the employee to the following conditions:
Inside and outside weather conditions. Noise: greater than 85 decibels on a time weighted average. Hazards: including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts. Atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin such as fumes, odors, dusts or mists, although local ventilation is provided. Extreme heat: temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour during hot weather periods.
Disclaimer
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their Supervisor. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Our Expectations
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
  • Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
  • Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
  • Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
  • The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
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.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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