Location: Morristown, TN
Position: Print Tech II
Pay: $26.12/hr
Shifts: Rotating Days (6am - 6pm) & Nights (6pm - 6am)
The schedule is on a 4 week rotation between nights and days:
Week 1: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Week 3: Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 4: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive. Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Reporting to the Process Leader, this position is responsible for supplying the customer with high resolution graphics and material that consistently meets their expectations through the efficient operation of equipment.

What you will be doing:

Must always work safely, following all Plant and Division Safety Rules and Policies.Perform all job function in accordance with specified safety procedures and designated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).Proficiency in Press II, III, IV and Press Floater classifications.Direct the duties of press operators assigned to the press in press leader’s absence.Set the standard for excellence in product quality.Train and demonstrate best techniques for running the press.Ensure product quality meets all customer requirements.Set departmental priorities.  Schedule according to job schedule, according amounts needed for job completion and according to available personnel, including relief for breaks.Change direction of the unwind splicing group.Set up cohesive printing unit and pumping station.Set burners and heats according to amounts of ink or coating coverage.Use air gap and doctor blade angle to control haze.Adjust heats and tensions for repeat.Set up Grafikontrol according to job specifications.Set and use web guide.Change impression roll sleeves.Web the press with or without the treater.Perform automatic changeover and manual registration.Register job accurately.Set nips and impression rollers.Set and level impression rollers.Set auto viscosity and program ink specifications.Charge and reject rolls.Flag rolls correctly.Daily flow checks of the Mahr Meter Mix.Operate forklift as required.Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the spirit of total quality and continuous improvement in performing the essential job functions of the position.Performs other duties assigned or as the situation may dictate.

We'd love to hear from you if:

Ability to provide direction and motivate department employees in a fast-paced environment.Ability to maintain logs and records in a legible, accurate and timely manner.   Ability to use scales, densitometer, zahn cup, x-rite and other equipment to mix/measure inks.Must adhere to high standards of professionalism when dealing with co-workers and Management on a daily basis.   Must demonstrate desire, ability and initiative to advance in department progression.   Must demonstrate basic computer skills. Must have or had forklift certification.Requires up to (50) pounds of force occasionally and /or up to (50) pounds of force frequently and/or up to (20) pounds of force consistently to move/lift objects. Visual acuity is required to distinguish color shades, to approve ink color, to verify registration and to spot minor product flaws; color perception is essential.

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.