Mold Technician - Tool Room 3rd shift

Amcor•Lawrence, KS

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 I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description Operate molding presses, to open or close molds for repairs. Troubleshoot basic problems in the molding process pertaining to the mold. Assist in setting and pulling molds. Be sure the outside surface of the mold platens are cleaned before installing of mold. Inspect molds for completeness, i.e.: lift bar, mold feet, casting spacers are correct, etc.… before set-up. Set and pull molds out of machines. Ensure machine nozzle length is correct. Set carriage and clamp positive stops. Properly set safety drop bar where applicable. Indicate mold section for drop on stacked molds. Keep shop area and work area around molding machines neat and orderly. Make sure all electrical is working properly and hooked up correctly. Check molds for water leaks and air leaks. Make sure air is hooked up correctly. Clean and check molds. Assist other Tool Room employees in their repair of molds or equipment. Wire and check all mold heaters. Water, air and electrical test molds before leaving the shop. Green-tag molds when molds are production ready. Notify Tooling Manager or Tooling Group Leader of molds that are damaged or in need of repairs. Record on the Mold Maintenance File any maintenance that is completed on every mold. This will include the date, person doing the work and what work was completed. The information should be specific and brief. Notify Tooling Group Leader or Tooling Assistant Group Leader of supplies needed for day to day operation of the Tool Room. Complete inspections as needed. Carry out any other tasks as assigned by the Tooling Manager, Tooling Group Leader, or Tooling Assistant Group Leader. Can shut down molding machines or any other piece of equipment when harm to persons or property is in immediate danger.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED equivalent.
Positive attitude and the ability to work with others.
Honest, dependable, and motivated.
Good math skills.
Good problem solving and analytical skills.
Must have good communications skills, written and verbal
Must know how to use basic measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Knowledge of injection mold components, terminology, and their relationships to each other.
Have a valid Driver’s license.
Mechanical ability.
Must provide own hand tools.
Forklift certified.
Crane certified.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around grease, oils, and solvents without adverse reactions.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat throughout entire shift.
Must have good manual dexterity.
Must be able to differentiate color.

Responsibilities

Operate molding presses, to open or close molds for repairs.
Troubleshoot basic problems in the molding process pertaining to the mold.
Assist in setting and pulling molds.
Be sure the outside surface of the mold platens are cleaned before installing of mold.
Inspect molds for completeness, i.e.: lift bar, mold feet, casting spacers are correct, etc.… before set-up.
Set and pull molds out of machines.
Ensure machine nozzle length is correct.
Set carriage and clamp positive stops.
Properly set safety drop bar where applicable.
Indicate mold section for drop on stacked molds.
Keep shop area and work area around molding machines neat and orderly.
Make sure all electrical is working properly and hooked up correctly.
Check molds for water leaks and air leaks.
Make sure air is hooked up correctly.
Clean and check molds.
Assist other Tool Room employees in their repair of molds or equipment.
Wire and check all mold heaters.
Water, air and electrical test molds before leaving the shop.
Green-tag molds when molds are production ready.
Notify Tooling Manager or Tooling Group Leader of molds that are damaged or in need of repairs.
Record on the Mold Maintenance File any maintenance that is completed on every mold.
This will include the date, person doing the work and what work was completed. The information should be specific and brief.
Notify Tooling Group Leader or Tooling Assistant Group Leader of supplies needed for day to day operation of the Tool Room.
Complete inspections as needed.
Carry out any other tasks as assigned by the Tooling Manager, Tooling Group Leader, or Tooling Assistant Group Leader.
Can shut down molding machines or any other piece of equipment when harm to persons or property is in immediate danger.

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)