Molding Technician

Amcor•Cumberland, MD

1d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for setting up and overseeing molding machine operation to ensure efficiency and quality. The technician will occasionally serve as back up in the absence of a Shift Supervisor. The company expects its people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate its Values every day. Amcor is transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world by unpacking possibility through innovative and responsible packaging. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter Amcor's products every second and rely on them for safe access to food, medicine, and other goods. Safety is Amcor's guiding principle and a core value integral to how they do business. Amcor champions its customers and helps them succeed, plays to win by adapting quickly and making smart choices, and invests in its world-class team, empowering colleagues to unpack their potential.

Requirements

Technical understanding of process and raw materials used.
Ability to effectively perform the Packer/Handler job to assist with relief breaks.
Ability to assist with Material Handling as needed.
Ability to keep the floor stocked with materials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc.).
Ability to ensure quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.
Ability to ensure a smooth transition between shifts.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment.
Exemplify the Amcor Behaviors and Values at all times.
Lead by example and exhibit professionalism in all areas when representing Amcor.
Work in a professional manner with other mold technicians and maintenance personnel to keep all equipment in top working order.
Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules.
Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems.
Startup machines in a timely manner and monitor quality at start up.
Complete Line Clearance documentation and procedure after completion of each job.
Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.
Perform mold repairs, insert changes, and preventative maintenance as required.
Respond to Quality Assurance 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 promptly 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.
Effectively perform the Packer/Handler job to assist with relief breaks.
Assist with Material Handling as needed.
Keep the floor stocked with materials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc.).
Ensure quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.
Ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
Perform various other duties as assigned.

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)