Tool Technician

Amcor•Fulton, KY

About The Position

The Tool Technician supports the maintenance and performance of equipment, molds, tools, and dies to help ensure that only quality products are released to customers. The role works professionally with maintenance personnel and mold technicians, exemplifies Amcor’s values, and represents the company professionally inside and outside the plant. The technician interprets blueprints and other instructions, plans and operates machine-shop tools, heat treats and welds parts, uses precision measuring and gauging tools, and makes modifications with trade hand tools. The position also fits and assembles mold parts, tools, and dies; sets up, runs, and tests molds; identifies the sources of die difficulties; and makes necessary modifications. The technician may assist machinists and millwrights with injection molding press overhauls and provide product designers with information about potential manufacturing difficulties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2 or more years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing experience, technical-school education and/or an associate degree from an accredited technical institute, or a combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of electrical systems, hydraulics, and injection molding machines.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and customers.
Ability to work independently with little supervision and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.
Ability to communicate technical ramifications of designs to designers.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Vision abilities including distance, peripheral, and depth perception; corrected vision sufficient to read blueprints and carefully inspect molds and test products.
Manual dexterity, muscular control, and a delicate touch to perform precision work without damaging molds.
Ability to stand for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work frequently near moving mechanical parts and with exposure to fumes or airborne particles.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with hot runner mold systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Exemplify Amcor’s behaviors and values and represent the company professionally inside and outside the plant.
Work with maintenance personnel and mold technicians to keep equipment in top working order and help ensure quality products.
Read and interpret blueprints, verbal or written instructions, sketches, and existing parts.
Plan setups and operate machine-shop tools with consideration for materials, tolerances, feeds, and speeds.
Heat treat and weld parts as required.
Use precision measuring and gauging tools and perform inspections before, during, and after machining.
Use hand tools to make modifications as required.
Fit and assemble mold parts, tools, and dies.
Set up, run, and test molds; identify the source of die difficulties and make necessary modifications.
Assist machinists and millwrights with injection molding press overhauls as needed.
Provide product designers with information about potential manufacturing difficulties with new designs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

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; 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, subject to approval
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date