Title:  PreMake Ready

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

PRE-MAKE READY/DIE MAKER JOB SUMMARY:   Prepares steel rule/flat dies, print plates, and pin cylinders for use in press operation. Understands and can interpret customer requirements/organization as it relates to product specifications.  Understanding of aligning business operations and the Department as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives. To perform this job successfully, an individual must obey all Safety procedures. Individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Primary Responsibilities and Skills:

• Prepares steel rule/flat dies and maintains die organization
• Prepares printing plates for job orders
• Inspects printing plates for damage, removes from cylinders, and maintains plate organization
• Lays new print plates and patches old plates
• Pins/unpins cylinders as needed
• Drills pin cylinders
• Rebuilds die by changing rubber and knives
• Review schedule, work orders and all make ready evaluation sheets
• Maintain department integrity through compliance of safety

• Maintains a clean work area.  Housekeeping is imperative
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team environment.
• Ability to interpret and translate designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of technical written (and verbal)
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Visual color discrimination, the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of colors.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance
• Performs other organizational duties as required

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing experience working with steel rule/flat die preferred
• Understanding of print manufacturing

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent attendance, be able to work independently and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma preferred, technical school education, or equivalent.

Heavy mechanical skills in a manufacturing environment.

Two years of related manufacturing focus experience in a converting facility or similar type preferred.

Must have extensive knowledge of mechanical components.

Trained knowledge in mechanical assembly standards, or other applicable procedures and parts flow.

Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

WORK SCHEDULE:

            Frequent overtime may be required, depending on business need.

            Flexibility to work any day/any shift is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sitting, walking or standing, depending on changing job assignment, for extended periods.
• Awkward and/or repetitive movements.
• Lifting between 50-100 lbs frequently.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperature.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.