Molding Mechanic

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots molding process - makes adjustments to the machine, auxiliary equipment, to produce quality parts
• Troubleshoots machines - makes sure machines are functioning properly to produce quality parts
• Troubleshoots auxiliary equipment - makes sure all equipment is functioning properly to produce quality parts
• Answers alarms on machines
• Molds and removes molds
• Maintains machines and equipment
• Mixes materials
• Inputs and extracts information from a computer
• Completes paperwork - deals with production, processing, quality and scrap
• Completes quality checks
• Knowledge of SPC
• Completes a full startup after a mold is set up
• Trains new mechanics on the machines and the process
• Pulls skids of finished product from production floor to Q-area with hand truck
• Cleans area around machines
• Grinds parts and runners for reuse or resale
• Follows ISO and Quality Management Systems
• Owns tools and tool box
• Completes other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience
• Mechanical aptitude to complete basis maintenance on line
• Demonstrated processing capabilities
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to multi-task

Essential Functions

• 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
• Able 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 the use of a hand truck or cart
• Packing of product - lifting boxes from floor level to approximately 5 ft. high. Boxes weigh up to 35 lbs. Stack packing when necessary. Pushing barrels weighing up to 300# 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# bags of resin to empty into 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 be able to execute a considered and thought out plan
• Visually check parts for defects
• Able to follow all General Manufacturing Practice 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 Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others
• Able to follow all Department Procedures and Directives

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.

About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. 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 high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products