Molding Technician - Second Shift

Amcor•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: It is the responsibility of this role to set up and oversee molding machine operation to ensure efficiency and quality, and to occasionally serve as back up in the absence of a Shift Supervisor.

Requirements

Strong communication skills - verbal and written
Must be able to read and complete various forms in writing and on the computer.
Prior plastic injection molding experience is highly preferred.
Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.
Possess or obtain a technical understanding of injection-molding processes and procedures.
Regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Good hand-eye coordination is required.
Frequently required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to: Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask, if required.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
Independent in working effectively with little supervision; self-starter, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.
Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.

Responsibilities

Exemplifies the Amcor Behaviors and Values at all times.
Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Amcor inside and outside of the plant.
Set up injection molding machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules.
Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used.
Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems.
Startup machines and monitor quality at start up.
Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.
Respond to Quality Assurance Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards.
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.

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)