Trimmer Apprentice
Chattanooga, TNApprenticeshipSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Trimmer Apprentice handles substrates and operates die-cut machinery to produce precise, high-quality work. The role includes setting up equipment, preparing production runs, evaluating quality, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a safe and clean work area. The posting requires a high school diploma or GED and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Overtime is required.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
The Opportunity
The Trimmer Operator position is responsible for efficiently handling a variety of substrates and utilizing them for precision and high-quality work.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock
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Set up and operate the die cut machine.
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Cutting matrix, mapping the die & help with make ready
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Load die in the machine, line it up, bolt it in place and lock it down
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Feed machine at speed
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Learning the skills necessary to operate assigned machinery.
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Responsible for prepping machine for the next production run, sheets, dies, etc.
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Evaluate production quality; bring concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
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Assist in training other die cut personnel.
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Troubleshoot production issues that may arise.
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Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
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Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
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Overtime is required.
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Perform other duties as assigned
What you need to succeed
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High School diploma or GED minimum.
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Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, job tickets and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
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Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
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To perform the job successfully, an individual should have proficient Microsoft Office computer skills to include Outlook, Word and Excel.
What we offer
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Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
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Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
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An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
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A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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