Extrusion Operator

Job Description 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 ever changing 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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit  | Linked In | You Tube

Assists in setting up and operating thermoplastic extruders and associated production equipment to convert plastic resins into blown film for flexible plastic sheeting, tubing or bags. Performs manufacturing operations which will result in efficiently producing a flexible product on a timely basis that meets all the customer's product specifications.

• Follows Amcor Safety policies.
• Reviews Production Order Form specifications to insure the correct equipment, packaging supplies and raw materials are available to produce a product that meets the customer's specifications.
• Assists in performing equipment production setup under the direction of the Lead Operator or his designee.
• Set ups may include but are not limited to the following production equipment:
  • Sets up and controls extruder, die and tower to set film dimension and thickness.
  • Sets up and controls treater stations to prepare film surface.
  • Sets up and controls in-line bag machines to set film dimensions and characteristics.
  • Sets up and controls winders to set film dimensions and characteristics.
  • Sets up and controls post gusseter to set film dimensions.
  • Sets up and controls folder to set film dimensions.
  • Sets up and controls in-line press to set printed film.
  • Sets up and controls separator to separate film.
• Periodically observes and checks finished film coming off the production lines and if detects substandard product takes immediate corrective action to eliminate any causes of sub-standard product.
• Under direction of the Lead Operator may train team members in correct operating procedures, safety and quality policy procedures.
• Monitors production equipment to insure equipment is operating properly and under supervision of the Lead Operator performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Secondary

Responsibilities include:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with or without reasonable accommodation. the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Basic math skills.
• Solid computer skills.
• Good English skills;
  Bilingual a plus (Spanish, Vietnamese).
• Experience with blown film extrusion.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with extrusion experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot & solve problems.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be punctual; at line on time.
• Must be able to understand plastic weight, bag count and footage formulas.
• Must be able to read a tape…