A Mold Tech

Amcor•Muscatine, IA

About The Position

THIS POSITION HAS FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES POSITION SUMMARY The Mold Tech will report to the Shift Supervisor any special instructions to ensure production is operating and quality standards are being maintained. The Mold Tech will lead by example and will perform supervisory tasks such as designating Packer / Handlers and other team members to proper locations to meet production schedules. In performing these responsibilities, associates are to work safety, efficiently, and cooperatively in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement. The Mold Tech works with the Shift Supervisor to operate, troubleshoot, document, and communicate on all equipment that is not performing within specifications. KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules 2. Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used. 3. Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems. 4. Start up machines and monitor quality at start up. 5. Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately. 6. Respond to QA Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards. 7. Oversee proper packaging procedures 8. Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands 9. Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Packer/Handler problems. 10. Use proper Lockout/tagout procedures 11. Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions 12. Inspect scrap to prevent any usable product from being ground and record scrap numbers 13. Be able to do the packer/handler job to assist with relief breaks 14. Assist with Material Handling 15. Keep the floor stocked with materials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc….) 16. Maintain a safe working environment 17. Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained. 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. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. MANAGERIAL / SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES 1. Will need to cover for the supervisor in his absence. 2. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints by taking to supervisor to resolve problems.

Requirements

Extensive 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

Nice To Haves

Read and comprehend complex, detailed instructions and correspondence.
Write simple correspondence.
Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

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
Assist with Material Handling
Keep the floor stocked with materials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc….)
Maintain a safe working environment
Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.
Will need to cover for the supervisor in his absence.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints by taking to supervisor to resolve problems.

Benefits

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)