A Shift Mold Tech

Amcor•Muscatine, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position has functional leadership responsibilities. The Mold Tech will report to the Shift Supervisor and follow any special instructions to ensure production is operating and quality standards are being maintained. The Mold Tech will lead by example and will perform supervisory tasks such as designating Packer / Handlers and other team members to proper locations to meet production schedules. In performing these responsibilities, associates are to work safely, efficiently, and cooperatively in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement. The Mold Tech works with the Shift Supervisor to operate, troubleshoot, document, and communicate on all equipment that is not performing within specifications. The Amcor Way guides our people, and we demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team, our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation, our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns, and the environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products. 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.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of injection molding machinery and processes to include mold set-ups, trouble shooting and exposure to maintenance problems
Maintain efficient production levels in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to identify alpha / numeric product codes
Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and practices
Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used.

Nice To Haves

Read and comprehend complex, detailed instructions and correspondence.
Write simple correspondence.
Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules
Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems.
Start up machines and monitor quality at start up.
Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.
Respond to QA Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards.
Oversee proper packaging procedures
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
Be able to do the packer/handler job to assist with relief breaks
Assist with Material Handling
Keep the floor stocked with materials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc….)
Maintain a safe working environment
Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.

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)