Processing Technician

Amcor•Pittston, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processing Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and quality output of processing equipment. This position involves troubleshooting machine issues, monitoring production processes, and maintaining equipment to ensure only quality products are released to customers. The technician will also be responsible for accurate data recording, developing corrective actions, and training other personnel to enhance technical capabilities. A key aspect of this role is to optimize system performance, ensure safety, and collaborate with other team members to meet production requirements while adhering to all company policies and procedures.

Requirements

Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; Gather and analyze information skillfully.
Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Contribute to building a positive team spirit.
Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process.
Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accept responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality; Apply feedback to improve performance; Monitor own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
Be safety and quality conscience at all times
Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
Good communication skills--verbal and written; must effectively communicate with employees, vendors, and customers.
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.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with operation and set-up of Injection Molding machines, robots, manufacturing software and processing systems
Mechanically inclined
Prior plastic injection molding experience is highly preferred
Possess or obtain a technical understanding of injection-molding processes and procedures

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot minor machine issues
Discern molding issues from machinery or process issues
Record accurate production data necessary for tracking purposes
Develop corrective actions for machine/molding issues
Track downtime, quality performance and machine efficiency
Train personnel to improve technical capabilities and experience
Evaluate the quality of products from newly set-up machines
Monitor production process
Respond to reported machine/mold issues
Start-up and shut-down molding machines as necessary
Perform material and color changes in a proficient manner
Communicate all changes and all important information to the Manager or Supervisor
Ensure all system performances are optimized and running safely
Work with/relieve assembly line operators as needed to meet production requirements
Follow and enforce all Environment, Health and Safety, ISO, Food Safety and cGMP policies and procedures

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)