Die Mounter

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

Responsibilities:

Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity, decreasing downtime and waste.

Conduct quality checks to ensure product meets required dimensions and there are zero material defects.

Responsible for the precise setup, cleaning and troubleshooting of print plates used in the production of corrugated packaging.

Accurate position and bond photopolymer plates onto carrier sheets or cylinders.

Review work order and specification to select correct plates, cylinders, and tape.

Prepares tooling for upcoming jobs, including cleaning, inspecting, and repairing dies.

Inspect tooling product for defects such as misalignment, verity registration, and perform proofing to ensure print accuracy.

Clean, maintain, and store plates, while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Repair plates as needed and assist press operators with mounting issues.

Meet production speed targets, such as mounting withing a specified timeframe per plate.

Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures.

Work at machine centers when needed.

Problems are solved when issues arise with machines.

Read and respond to emails.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED.

Be passionate about maintaining a safe work environment.

Strong mechanical aptitude and possess problem-solving skills.

Ability to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as needed.

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, job order, and specifications.

Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods, as well as handle, move, and organize print plates.

Basic math skills for measuring and calculating often require the use of tools.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a packaging or other manufacturing environment.

Understanding flexographic printing plate types, and mounting tape applications.

Strong troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve machine issues.

Basic math skills for measuring and calculating often requiring the use of tools.

Ability to lift, bend, and stand for extended periods, as well as handle, move, and organize print plates.

Know and understand Excel, so you can update spreadsheets.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

You must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel.

Excellent communication skills.

Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $24.61 per hour.
• Bonus: Annual - Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics.
• Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.

• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.