Plastics Machine Operator

Amcor•New Albany, OH

48d

About The Position

The Machine Operator keeps Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) and/or Injection Molding (IM) lines operating effectively and producing quality bottles. The role includes maintaining equipment, making adjustments to address process and product-quality issues, carrying out quality checks, and following safety, quality, product-safety, and good manufacturing practices. The operator is expected to help ensure products meet specifications, regulations, and statutory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience operating, processing, and making some mechanical adjustments to ISBM and/or IM machines preferred.
Ability to make visual and mental priority decisions and judgments based on the situation.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to management questions.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information and respond in a group environment.
Proficient hand-eye coordination to operate equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience operating, processing, and making some mechanical adjustments to ISBM and/or IM machines.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance on ISBM/IM molds and machines, including cleaning the machine and its basement.
Start up and shut down molding equipment safely.
Make mechanical and system adjustments to correct bottle quality issues and process defects.
Perform root cause analysis to determine the causes of machine issues.
Document machinery adjustments and changes.
Perform bottle quality checks according to policy and document issues in the quality system.
Perform or assist with mold changes as needed.
Follow safety guidelines and help ensure the safety of co-workers, temporary workers, contractors, and visitors.
Follow company policies and procedures to maintain quality standards, product safety, and good manufacturing practices.
Provide customers with products that are safe and meet specifications, regulations, and statutory requirements.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement with a global company.
Competitive medical and dental benefits.
401(k) with company match.
Gainsharing program.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Company-paid life insurance.
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, dependent upon approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent upon hire date.