Molding Mechanic

Overview

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.

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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.

• Responsible for troubleshooting molding process - making adjustments to the machine and auxiliary equipment to produce quality parts.
• Responsible for troubleshooting machines to ensure they function properly to produce quality parts.
• Responsible for troubleshooting auxiliary equipment to ensure all equipment functions properly.
• Answer alarms on machines.
• Responsible for mold setup and removal.
• Responsible for mold and machine maintenance.
• Responsible for mixing material.
• Responsible for ensuring machine hoppers are full of material.
• Input and extract information from a computer.
• Responsible for completing paperwork related to 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 the production floor to the Q-area with a hand truck.
• Responsible for cleaning area around machines.
• Responsible for grinding parts and runners for reuse or resale.
• Must be able to follow 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.

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

Able to work safely and follow safety rules and procedures. Able 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 a hand truck or cart.

Packing of product—lifting boxes from floor level to approximately 5 ft high; boxes weigh up to 35 lbs. Pushing barrels weighing up to 300 lbs 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 lb bags of resin to empty into a 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 execute a considered plan. Visually check parts for defects. Able to follow all GMP 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 such as fire or accident and direct the activities of others. Able to follow all Department Procedures and Directives.

All of the above are essential job functions.

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