Quality Technician

About the Role

The Quality Assurance Technician at Amcor ensures only quality products are released to customers. This role involves working closely with production teams, conducting tests, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify Amcor Behaviors and Values at all times, leading by example and exhibiting professionalism.
• Work collaboratively with associates to ensure only quality products are released to customers.
• Ensure products align with the production schedule and walk the floor to familiarize with running products.
• Collect samples from injection molding machines, secondary processes, and print lines for attribute, dimensional, and functional testing.
• Record test results on appropriate forms and notify the Shift Supervisor of any non-conformances.
• Monitor active concerns for prompt resolution and escalate issues if non-conformances are not addressed.
• Notify the Quality Assurance Manager of unresolved quality defects.
• Identify non-conforming products with “Hold” labels and update the hold log.
• Perform in-process attribute verifications and document checks, recording results on the Quality Monitor.
• Assist with LDR verifications and perform first shot verifications.
• Report any Quality Department equipment deficiencies to the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure quality and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure smooth shift transitions by communicating ongoing concerns to incoming technicians.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; plastic manufacturing highly preferred.
• Technical background and/or experience in Quality Assurance highly preferred.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods; use hands and arms for handling objects and tools.
• Good computer skills and proficiency with measuring devices (e.g., height gages, calipers).
• Good mathematics skills.
• Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE (e.g., bump cap, safety eyewear, safety shoes, hearing protection, disposable mask).
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.
• Good communication skills—verbal and written—and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees (may vary by location).
• Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year (may vary by location).
• Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).