Plastic Process Technician Nights

Amcor•Morgantown, PA

1d•$38

About The Position

Monitor and support the production process across multiple injection molding machines. Operate, start up, and shut down molding equipment; perform mold and color changes; troubleshoot machine and molding-process issues; and help ensure products meet quality requirements. Work to reduce scrap and increase output through technical training and development of associates. The role also supports assembly line operations as needed and requires following applicable environmental, health and safety, ISO, food safety, and cGMP policies and procedures. The position is described as a 12-hour day shift. Compensation is up to $38.00 per hour, based on experience and skill level, with incentive bonuses and other benefits.

Requirements

2–3 years of injection molding setup experience.
Experience with robots, manufacturing software, and processing systems.
2–3 years of manufacturing experience.
Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
Ability to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork and a positive team-oriented approach.
Sound judgment, including explaining reasoning and involving appropriate people in decisions.
Effective time management and planning and organizing skills.
Professionalism, tact, respect for others, accountability, and follow-through, including working well under pressure.
Attention to accuracy, thoroughness, quality improvement, feedback, and monitoring one's own work.
Ability to meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner.
Ability to observe safety and security procedures, identify unsafe conditions, use equipment and materials properly, and maintain safety and quality awareness.
Adaptability to changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Consistent attendance and punctuality.
Dependability, ability to follow instructions and management direction, and timely task completion or communication of an alternate plan.
Initiative in generating suggestions for improving work.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot machine issues, including minor hydraulic and electrical problems.
Distinguish molding issues from machinery or process issues.
Record accurate production data for tracking purposes.
Develop corrective actions for machine and molding issues.
Track downtime, quality performance, and machine efficiency.
Train personnel to improve technical capabilities and experience.
Evaluate product quality from newly set-up machines.
Monitor the production process and respond to reported machine or mold issues.
Start up and shut down molding machines as necessary.
Follow mold change procedures and perform mold and color changes proficiently.
Communicate changes and important information to the Manager or Supervisor.
Ensure systems are optimized and operating safely.
Work with or relieve assembly line operators as needed to meet production requirements.
Follow and enforce Environment, Health and Safety, ISO, Food Safety, and cGMP policies and procedures.

Benefits

Two weeks of vacation in the first year.
Incentive bonuses.
$40 per week perfect attendance bonus.
Referral bonus.
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.
Company-paid life insurance.
AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Educational/tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.