Extrusion Operator

Amcor•Mundelein, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

In this extrusion operator role, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and troubleshooting extrusion machines to produce quality products for our customers. Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.

Requirements

Manufacturing experience or previous machine operating is required
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to read a ruler
Basic computer skills
Demonstrates organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge of extrusion preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Observe all prescribed or standard safety rules and regulations
Work from assigned schedule, work orders, perform and make decisions as the sequence of setups and processes within recognized methods and procedures
Obtain work instruction and follow prescribed procedures to set or monitor a limited number of barrel augur, extruder, and related forming/winding controls, such as pressure, speed, tension, and heat
Move, position nip rollers, rewind shafts, and razor cut devices as required for proper operation.
Arrange scrap recovery rolls or cart in proper feed manner
Operate equipment or monitor continuing operations to maintain proper flow of raw and scrap film material and forming, cutting, and rewind operations
Remove completed work; make simple tolerance and/or measurement checks required
Occasionally perform or assist fairly complicated setup, other machine or related equipment repair, or maintenance duties as instructed
Detect and report defective, contaminated material, unusual conditions, or faulty equipment to proper supervision
Set up extrusion lines, extrusion/die head changes, monitoring all line controls & making proper adjustments, and checking dimensions/quality of product
Examine products for fine defects and perform quality testing while maintaining production records
Assist in preventative maintenance of all machines and auxiliary equipment.
Ensure work is completion to standard
Keep area clean and equipment in good working order

Benefits

Advancement opportunities
Competitive pay
401k with up to 8% company match
$1:$1 Benefits Start Day 1
Quarterly eligibility for Bonuses
Paid holidays and vacation
Gym membership
Tuition reimbursement
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)