Molding Technician

Amcor•Libertyville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amcor is seeking a Molding Technician to diagnose and resolve processing related problems on molding cells. The technician will determine and implement corrective actions, ensuring the best compliance with established standards for cycle time, quality, safety, and sustainability. This role involves monitoring machine/process operations, following data and process documentation, and utilizing analytical and Scientific Injection Molding troubleshooting techniques for continuous improvement. The technician will provide floor support by working with maintenance, tool room, automation, and engineering departments, communicating planned and unplanned activities, and performing lower-level sampling as needed. They will also work with supervisors to close NCRs or Process Audits, communicate with shift personnel about daily issues, investigate scrap reduction techniques, and brainstorm continuous improvement ideas with leadership to maximize productivity and efficiencies. The role requires supporting and maintaining all company policies, including ISO/BRC Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement, and standard work procedures.

Requirements

Proficient in Scientific Injection Molding principles.
Experience with problem solving methodologies.
Troubleshooting and processing experience.
Experience using basic injection molding measurement instruments (Weigh Scale, Calipers, Pyrometer, etc.).
Basic computer skills.
Experience operating a sit down forklift.
Experience using an overhead crane for mold installation.
Experience training technical employees.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing environment experience.
Some exposure to office environment.

Responsibilities

Diagnoses and resolves processing related problems on molding cells.
Determines and implements corrective actions and evaluates effectiveness.
Ensures compliance with established standards for cycle time, quality, safety, and sustainability.
Monitors machine/process operations and documentation to ensure quality standards are maintained.
Follows data and process documentation.
Utilizes analytical and Scientific Injection Molding troubleshooting techniques for continuous improvement.
Provides continuous floor support by working with support departments (maintenance, tool room, automation, engineering).
Communicates and follows planned and unplanned activities in conjunction with the process manager and department production monitoring system (Factbird).
Performs lower level sampling as needed by process engineer.
Works with Supervisor to close NCR's or Process Audits.
Communicates with prior and oncoming shift personnel regarding daily issues encountered.
Investigates scrap reduction techniques within work cell and improves part capture.
Brainstorms continuous improvement ideas to maximize productivity and efficiencies.
Supports and maintains all policies of the company including but not limited to ISO/BRC Standards, Health and Safety Requirements, Continuous Improvement, and standard work procedures.

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)