Mold Technician

Job Description

“Accelerate 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 www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mold Technicians report to the Shift Supervisor.  The Mold Technician must be able to perform the job of Packer / Handler and will oversee and direct the operation of the Molding Department to ensure parts are manufactured and packaged to Amcor Standards.  Mold Technicians will be knowledgeable of all the injection molding machines, the process, raw materials, minor machine adjustments, quality standards, packaging standards, documentation and housekeeping.  In performing these responsibilities, Mold Technicians will lead by example, work safely, efficiently, and cooperatively in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement.

• This position is for night shift, 7p-7a on a rotating 2-2-3 12-hour schedule.

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• Start-up machines and monitor quality at start up

• Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately

• Respond to QA 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 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

• Be able to do the packer/handler job to assist with relief breaks

• Maintain a safe working environment

• Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained

• Ensure all required reports and other operational documentation are completed accurately, legibly, and on time in accordance with company procedures.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of injection molding machinery and processes to include mold set-ups, trouble shooting and exposure to maintenance problems

• Maintain efficient production levels in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to identify alpha / numeric product codes

• Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and practices

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Read and comprehend complex, detailed instructions and correspondence

• Write simple correspondence

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions

• Dealing with problems involving variables in standardized situations

• Add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS

• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results

• Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well

• Customer Focus: Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery

• Ethics/Social Behavior: Understands and integrates legal, ethical, and social considerations into decisions and behaviors

• Flexibility/Adaptability: Able to remain open-minded and change opinions based on new information

• Organization of work / Attention to detail: Arranges and prioritized activities, time and allocation of resources in setting realistic and measurable goals

• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to take-action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options

• Professional /Job/ Business Knowledge: Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of own job

• Quality/CIP: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines

• Teamwork/Networking: Effectively works with others within and outside department

Our Expectations

We 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 team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor 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 224-313-700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

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We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Paid time off, starting at 80 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.

Our Expectations

We 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 team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Accelerate 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 www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor 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 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

E-Verify

We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location

• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)