Mold Maintenance Technician

Mold Maintenance Technician

Full time Americas
- North America
- United States
- Solvay - RPSNA Syracuse NY

Position Summary

The Equipment Maintenance Technician – Tool Room is a Manual Machinist role with an aspect of maintenance on the molds for our injection molding machines. This position will be responsible for making parts, tearing down and cleaning molds, troubleshooting molds, maintaining molds, etc.

The Technician works under the general direction of senior maintenance technicians and maintenance leadership, while adhering to Amcor's safety, quality, and operational standards.

This position is for the day shift, 7:45 am - 4:00 pm, Monday
- Friday.

Tool Room Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, and service plastic injection molds and related tooling components
• Operate Tool Room equipment including mills, grinders, lathes, drill presses, and associated machinery
• Assist with mold disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and preventative maintenance

Technical Support

• Read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and blueprints
• Support mold changeovers and tooling preparation as directed by tool room leadership
• Participate in equipment installations, tooling modifications, and layout changes under supervision

Documentation & Compliance

• Review blueprints and technical documents to determine material dimensions, equipment requirements, and operational sequences
• Follow established procedures, safety guidelines, and documentation requirements
• Comply with all Amcor safety, quality, GMP, and environmental standards

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with production operators, maintenance team members, and supervisors to identify and address equipment or tooling issues
• Escalate complex or unresolved issues to senior technicians or leadership
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, tools, and Tool Room storage spaces
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Lean manufacturing, and safe‑work practices

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or industrial environments
• Plastics manufacturing or tool room experience strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of mechanical systems
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring or diagnostic instruments
• Familiarity with CMMS systems preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, and use of hands for tool operation
• Ability to climb ladders or work at various heights when required
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for detailed mechanical work and inspection

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and tool room environment with exposure to:
• Moving mechanical parts
• Industrial machinery
• Noise, dust, heat, and varying temperatures
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, safety‑toe footwear, gloves, and other PPE as applicable
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, or off‑shift hours to support production needs

Other Requirements

• Strong desire to learn and grow within the maintenance and tooling career pathway
• Dependable, safety‑focused, and able to follow standard work instructions and procedures
• Demonstrated flexibility and teamwork to support operational priorities

Core Competencies

• Mechanical aptitude
• Safety awareness and compliance
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Problem recognition and escalation
• Reliability and consistency
• Willingness to learn and develop skills

Hourly Statement

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be between $24.00 - $30.00; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on tooling job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

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…