Mold Technician

Amcor•Fremont, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. The Mold Technicians report to the Shift Supervisor. The Mold Technician must be able to perform the job of Packer / Handler and will oversee and direct the operation of the Molding Department to ensure parts are manufactured and packaged to Amcor Standards. Mold Technicians will be knowledgeable of all the injection molding machines, the process, raw materials, minor machine adjustments, quality standards, packaging standards, documentation and housekeeping. In performing these responsibilities, Mold Technicians will lead by example, work safely, efficiently, and cooperatively in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement. This position is for night shift, 7p-7a on a rotating 2-2-3 12-hour schedule.

Requirements

Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used
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 common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions
Dealing 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
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
Maintain a safe working environment
Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained
Ensure all required reports and other operational documentation are completed accurately, legibly, and on time in accordance with company procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Paid time off, starting at 80 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)