Molding Technician (Day Shift 7AM-7PM )

Amcor•St. Helens, OR

About The Position

The Molding Technician starts up and troubleshoots injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment, maintains supplies of colorant, material, and hot-stamping foil, and performs minor adjustments or repairs. The role identifies equipment problems and recommends solutions to Maintenance personnel and the Shift Supervisor. The technician coordinates with coworkers, Quality, Maintenance, and the Shift Supervisor to support production, communicate quality information, and address equipment malfunctions and safety concerns. The position also involves inspecting daily production reports, entering data, maintaining a safe work area, and covering some Shift Supervisor responsibilities when required. The schedule consists of 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on a rotating pattern of three days on and two days off, followed by two days on and three days off. Production needs may require a flexible schedule and overtime, with efforts made to provide adequate notice. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, increasing to $26.00 per hour after 90 days. Amcor describes its work as centered on innovative and responsible packaging, safety, customer success, and protecting the future. The company expects employees to demonstrate its values and contribute to a high-performing team.

Requirements

Dependability and motivation are requested; no specific education or years of experience are stated.
Must be able to work a rotating 12-hour day-shift schedule.
Production demands may require schedule flexibility and overtime.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity for growth and advancement is mentioned.

Responsibilities

Start up and troubleshoot injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
Maintain a steady, uninterrupted supply of colorant and material to machines.
Maintain the foil supply on hot-stamping equipment.
Provide breaks to coworkers in the department as necessary.
Adjust or perform minor repairs on auxiliary equipment and machines; troubleshoot equipment and recommend solutions to Maintenance personnel and the Shift Supervisor.
Communicate specific instructions and quality information with incoming and outgoing Molding Technicians.
Support and investigate situations involving line or equipment stoppages caused by perceived imminent safety risks.
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Work with department staff and alert the Shift Supervisor to quality issues or conditions.
Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance personnel regarding machine operations and malfunctions.
Collect and inspect daily production reports for accuracy and perform data entry as required.
Perform some Shift Supervisor responsibilities when required for position coverage.
Keep the assigned area free of safety hazards and report safety issues to the Shift Supervisor and/or through the company safety tracking program.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits available after 30 days of employment.
401(k) eligibility.
Paid time off (PTO).
Sick time.
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; may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.