Blow Molding Technician

Amcor•Somerville, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Responsibilities Position Summary Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities – This position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to maintain blow mold equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes. This position must also follow all required food safety guidelines and procedures to include but not limited to: Food Safety Policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Maintenance Practices, Amcor Safety and Work Guidelines.

Requirements

Prior experience of 3+ years on the job required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks including:
Maintaining correct fluid levels on machines.
Changing compressed air filters.
Polishing molds and greasing/oiling equipment.
Inspecting and replacing pneumatic, water, and oil lines.
Changing air filters and configuring machines for new bottle sizes.
Rebuild mechanical assemblies such as stretch rod cylinders and blow nozzles.
Conduct air leak checks and report findings.
Assist with spare parts inventory management, including organizing and storing parts.
Complete accurate documentation for all maintenance and repair activities.
Perform general cleaning around blow mold machines and compressors.
Support mechanics with complex repairs and advanced preventive maintenance tasks.
Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Carry out other duties as assigned by supervisors or management.
Understanding machine operation and how to check machine temperature and increase temperature appropriately to prepare for machine production
Able to calibrate programmer, “zero out” the machine to ensure accurate machine performance and measurements
Obtain customer specifications from last production run
Load program and review specifications in preparation for production
Review each early part of conformance/nonconformance to specifications
Check cycle time, product weight and visual integrity of the parts which have not yet received first part approval from the Quality Department.
Receive first part approval from QA and begin production in coordination with safety manager and Manufacturing Supervisor.
Adhere to safety policies and guidelines