Extrusion Operator

Amcor • Mundelein, IL

21h • $25 - $33 • 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 a global leader in flexible packaging and offers a safe, clean, and temperature-controlled working environment. We are looking for individuals to start their career with us and grow within the company.

Requirements

• Manufacturing experience or previous machine operating is required
• Technical knowledge of extrusion preferred, not required
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read a ruler
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrates organizational skills

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
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed