Apprentice - Blow Molding Process Technician

Apprentice
- Blow Molding Process Technician

Manufacturing Full time Americas
- North America
- United States
- Blythewood - ARP Blythewood SC

The primary purpose of the Blow Mold Process Technician Apprentice is to start at a very entry level of a technical skilled position that will focus on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and changing over our machinery and equipment. This position will work directly with a highly skilled Mentor to learn the specific Injection / Injection Blow Molding Process duties through on-the-job learning, along with related instruction through a classroom or online training platform.

An Apprentice will work with and follow all safety guidelines, while learning about our plastics packaging industry, and the high quality expectations of manufacturing our products.

Your Role in Unpacking Possibilities

• Actively puts safety first in all responsibilities promoting Amcor's safety culture.
• Participates in On-The-Job-Training alongside an assigned Mentor
• Attends Related Instruction hours through various resource options (i.e. classroom or online).
• Will gain an understanding of, follow and promote all Quality policies and guidelines
• Thoroughly completes all assigned duties
• Assists with good housekeeping throughout the work location.

What We Value

• Always displays honesty, integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work well as a team or independently, and with individuals at all levels both within and outside the company.
• Excellent at following instructions and adheres to direction from others
• Motivated, good follow through and finish what you start attitude
• Amcor Leadership Framework competencies:
  Interpersonal savvy, Learning on the fly, Drive for results, Organizing, Priority Setting

What We Want From You

• Requires a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent GED, or enrolled in a school to work program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates good mathematical knowledge.
• Proficient computer skills using MS Office and email.
• Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools.
• Excellent attendance and participation

Percentage Breakdown of Role's Responsibilities

• On the Job Learning: 65%
• Related Instruction: 15%
• Computer related work: 10%
• Organizing and housekeeping: 10%

Relationships

• Mentor
• Managers and Supervisors
• Coworkers
• Contractors
• Vendors

ADA Requirements

• Regular attendance
• Frequent interaction with others
• Manufacturing environment
• Working in continuous noise from 70 – 120dB
• Working with chemicals occasionally
• Working around moving and vibrating equipment
• Standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, climbing and reaching on a frequent basis
• Other requirements:

Normal Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Bending

Kneeling

Climbing

Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Additional Training Requirements

• New Hire Orientation, Safety & Quality Training
• Ladder Safety / Fall Protection
• HACCP, GMP, and Product Safety & Security
• HFI / Scrap / Rework procedures
• Quality Testing / Visual Inspections
• Safe Lifting / Ergonomics
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• PPE and Hearing Conservation
• Hazardous Communication / Chemical Safety

Our Expectations

• 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

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,…