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Machine Operator II-ARP

Job in Ames, Story County, Iowa, 50011, USA
Listing for: Amcor Rigid Packaging
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator, Production Associate / Production Line
Job Description & How to Apply Below

SUMMARY

Responsible for all aspects of safe machine operation in area of assigned responsibility including movement of finished product. Schedule is a 12-hour shift, 4 days on then 4 days off. 7a-7p are the hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Randomly check parts produced every hour, to ensure that customer specifications are met.
  • Places parts in specified relationship to each other.
  • Monitors flow of parts into assembling machinery, secondary equipment, and storage containers.
  • Tends machines, such as presses and crystallized which perform in molding area, according to machine (product) standard.
  • Works at different work stations as production needs require.
  • Works on line where tasks vary, as parts of various sizes and shapes move along the line.
  • Assists in training new operators as needed.
  • Check all finished parts for any possible defects (including grease, flash, punctures, and other defects).
  • Completes daily report of parts produced and any scrap parts which resulted.
  • Notifies Lead Person, Mold/injection Technician and/or Production Supervisor whenever items produced do not meet quality requirements, or if machinery need repair.
  • Uses calculator to arrive at accurate calculations of different production-related data.
  • Wears all required personal protective equipment.
  • Maintains housekeeping of work areas.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY

The Machine Operator has the authority to shut down production equipment if an unsafe condition exists or to prevent the production defective product and place product on hold if it does not meet the customer/company specification

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The Machine Operator has the responsibility to successfully complete the position training program found in the plant training manual.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires strong understanding of blow molding process and the ability to understand basic good manufacturing practices and guidelines. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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