Molding Technician (Day Shift)

Amcor•St. Helens, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Molding Technician is responsible for the start-up and troubleshooting of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment. This role ensures a steady supply of colorant and material to the machines, maintains foil supply on hot stamping equipment, and provides breaks to co-workers. The technician will adjust and/or repair minor services on auxiliary equipment and machines, troubleshoot equipment, and recommend solutions to Maintenance personnel and the Shift Supervisor. Effective communication with on-coming and off-going technicians is crucial for relaying specific instructions and quality information. The role also involves supporting and investigating situations with line/equipment stoppages due to safety risks, completing responsibilities in accordance with company policies and laws, and coordinating with Quality and Maintenance personnel. Daily production reports need to be collected, inspected for accuracy, and data entered as required. The technician will also be familiar with the Shift Supervisor's duties and perform them when necessary for coverage. Maintaining the assigned area free of safety hazards and reporting safety issues is a key responsibility. Production demands may fluctuate, requiring a flexible schedule including overtime as needed, with efforts made to provide adequate notice.

Requirements

Dependable
Motivated

Responsibilities

Start-up and troubleshooting of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
Maintain steady uninterrupted supply of colorant and material to the machines.
Maintain foil supply on hot stamping equipment.
Give breaks to other co-workers within dept. as necessary.
Adjust and/or repair minor services on axillary equipment and machines.
Troubleshoot equipment determines and recommends appropriate solutions to Maintenance personnel and Shift Supervisor.
Communicate with on-coming and off-going Mold Techs to give and receive specific instructions and quality information.
Support and investigate situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
Work closely with all department staff to alert Shift Supervisor of any quality issues or conditions.
Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance personnel concerning machine operations and any malfunctions.
Collect and inspect for accuracy the daily production reports and perform data entry as required.
Know the duties and responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor and perform some responsibilities when required for position coverage.
Maintain assigned area free of safety hazard; reports safety issues directly to Shift Supervisor and/or reports in company safety tracking program.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available after 30 days of employment
401(k) eligibility after 90 days
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick Time
Opportunity for growth and advancement
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)