Thermoforming Tooling Apprentice

Amcor • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

The purpose of a Thermoforming Tooling Apprentice is to inspect and repair molds and dies both in a shop and production environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED equivalent.
• Willingness to complete a four-year tool maker apprenticeship program.
• Relevant past work experience.
• Able to accept responsibility for work performed.
• Able to work independently and with others.
• Able to work independently in a potentially isolated area of the building.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Basic trouble shooting skills.
• Must be self-motivated and self-disciplined abiding by all Amcor codes of ethics, safety polices and rules.
• Verbal communication adequate to use a radio and or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the complex.
• Ability to Safely use a forklift independently and maintain all applicable training requirements for use in high traffic, low clearance areas while not posing a safety risk to others.
• Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms and horns on forklifts.
• Stereo optical vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10–12-point font at a distance of 12-18 inches.
• Able to see and identify colors. (Complete an “Ishiharar” color Vision Test)
• Able to stand/walk for 11 hours of a 12-hour shift.
• Able to use both hands for effective manipulation of tools/parts.
• Ability to work at heights (with or without fall protection).
• Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds at a minimum of 10 times per day.
• Ability to push/pull loads of approx. 45 lbs. at a minimum of 10 times per day/shift.
• Able to work in extremes of heat/cold.
• Able to work overhead or in awkward positions on a frequent basis.
• Ability to occasionally climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems related to tooling on thermoforming machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures as specified in the QSI system.
• Complete work assigned by Group Leader or Asst. Group Leader.
• Communicate activities with Group Leader and other members of department.
• Maintain neat and orderly appearance of the shop tooling equipment, and storage areas.
• Obtain parts in emergency cases.
• Assist in other departments as requested by Group Leader or Asst. Group Leader.
• Seek training to stay current with job requirements.
• Assume control of machine when a situation arises which has potential for personal injury or rapid deterioration of machine.

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED