Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

As the Production Technician, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation of printing plates through all phases of the production process and for efficiently producing high-quality printing plates. Responsibilities for your role will also include performing quality assurance checks during the plate creation phase and managing the upkeep of the plate production equipment to avert contamination of the polymer and mitigate remakes.

 

The starting rate for this position is $18.00 an hour. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentives, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number or programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.

 

 

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

Perform quality assurance checks on film, polymer and plate surface to ensure minimal defects when printing images for customer products. Monitor and record plate caliber per pour to assess operating efficiency and enable efficient printing plate productions. Maintain plate production equipment and tools (e.g. Kongsberg table) to minimize equipment downtime and maximize plate quality. Operate with precision in pouring of polymer and cutting of finished pours and carrier materials to enable high quality output of printing plates. Perform inspection on the final printing plate output to approve for the mounting phase of production. Perform preventative maintenance (i.e. cleaning, change film rolls) on printing equipment to maintain machine efficiency.

 

What you need to succeed:

High School diploma or G.E.D 2 years of work experience in a high workflow production environment Meticulous attention to details, extremely thorough and adept at detecting errors  Highly efficient in time management to effectively manage multiple priorities Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and maintain high performance; flexible Safety mindset

 

About Smurfit WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. Smurfit WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

 

Hiring Immediately!

If you have one or more of the above skills, we encourage you to apply!

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.