Mold Technician

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: It is the responsibility of this role to set up and oversee molding machine operation to ensure efficiency and quality, and to occasionally serve as back up in the absence of a Shift Supervisor.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:Maintain a safe working environment.Exemplifies the Amcor Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Amcor inside and outside of the plant.Work in a professional manner with other mold technicians and maintenance personnel as needed to keep all equipment in top working order resulting in only quality product being released to the customer.Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules.Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used.Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems.Startup machines in a timely manner and monitor quality at start up.Complete Line Clearance documentation and procedure after completion of each job.Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.Perform mold repairs, insert changes, and preventative maintenance as required.Respond to Quality Assurance Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards.Oversee proper packaging procedures.Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands.Respond promptly to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Packer/Handler problems.Use proper Lockout/tagout procedures.Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions.Inspect scrap to prevent any usable product from being ground and record scrap numbers.Ability to effectively perform the Packer/Handler job to assist with relief breaks.Assist with Material Handling as needed.Keep the floor stocked with materials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc.).Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.Ensure a smooth transition between shifts.Various other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent.Prior plastic injection molding experience is highly preferred.Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.Possess or obtain a technical understanding of injection-molding processes and procedures.Regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.Good hand-eye coordination is required.Frequently required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to: Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, and Hearing Protection.Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required include distance, peripheral, and depth perception.Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.Good communication skills-verbal and written.Independent in working effectively with little supervision; self-starter, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date) #J-18808-Ljbffr Amcor LLC