Molding Mechanic

About the role

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.

Purpose

Ensures the production objective of safety of all employees, quality of the product and maximum operating efficiency by the utilization of knowledge, training and Production Department resources and communications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for troubleshooting molding process-making adjustments to the machine, auxiliary equipment, to produce quality parts
• Responsible for troubleshooting machines – making sure machines are functioning properly to produce quality parts
• Responsible for troubleshooting auxiliary equipment – making sure all equipment is functioning properly to produce quality parts.
• Answer alarms on machines
• Responsible for mold set up and removal.
• Responsible for mold and machine maintenance.
• Responsible for mixing material
• Responsible for making sure machine hoppers are full of material.
• Input and extract information from a computer.
• Responsible for completing paperwork – dealing with production, processing, quality and scrap.
• Responsible for quality checks.
• Knowledge of SPC.
• Responsible for completing a full start up after a mold is set up.
• Responsible for training new mechanics on the machines and the process.
• Responsible for pulling skids of finished product from production floor to Q-area with hand truck.
• Responsible for cleaning area around machines.
• Responsible for grinding parts and runners for reuse or resale.
• Must be able to follow the ISO and Quality Management Systems
• Must have own tools and tool box.
• All other duties as assigned.

All of the above are essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience.
• Mechanical aptitude to complete basis maintenance on line.
• Demonstrated processing capabilities
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to multi-task.

Essential Functions

• Able to work safely and follow Safety Rules and Procedures.
• Ability to work with cleaning solvents, polishing compounds, rust preventatives, grease and oil.
• Understand molding, tooling and machinery terminology to allow for competent communication.
• Ability to slide mold plates of various weights when cleaning, assembling and disassembling.

• Able to move parts or entire molds from production floor to mold repair area with the use of a hand truck or cart.
• Packing of product – lifting boxes from floor level to approximately 5 ft. high.
• Boxes weigh up to 35 lbs.
• Stack packing when necessary.
• Pushing barrels weighing up to 300# onto tumbler to mix material.
• Dumping partial barrels into other barrels or gaylords.

• Bending into gaylords or barrels to bucket out resin, color or regrind.
• Lifting 50# bags of resin to empty into barrel.
• Using calipers, depth gauge, micrometer and magna mike to accurately measure dimensions of finished product and tooling.
• Able to climb ladders to perform color changes.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to solve problems and be able to execute a considered and thought out plan.
• Visually check parts for defects.

• Able to follow all General Manufacturing Practice procedures.
• Able to identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Able to effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others.
• Able to follow all Department Procedures and Directives.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity:

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and 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
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity:

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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)