1st Shift Mold Tech

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor Flexibles, LLC is looking for a Mold Tech to oversee machine operations and maintain production standards in Muscatine, Iowa. This role requires a strong knowledge of injection molding machinery and the ability to handle various supervisory tasks.

The ideal candidate will ensure quality and efficiency in production, assist in troubleshooting and document machine performance, and coordinate with Quality Assurance. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental plans, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of injection molding processes and machinery.
• Ability to maintain efficient production levels.
• Skill in identifying alpha/numeric product codes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machines, ensuring quality and production standards are met.
• Troubleshoot issues and document machine performance.
• Coordinate with various departments to resolve machine problems.

Skills

Injection molding machinery knowledge

Mechanical inspection techniques

Problem solving

Job description

Position Summary

The Mold Tech will report to the Shift Supervisor and handle special instructions to ensure production is operating and quality standards are maintained. The Mold Tech leads by example and performs supervisory tasks such as assigning Packer / Handlers and other team members to proper locations to meet production schedules. In performing these responsibilities, associates work safely, efficiently, and cooperatively in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement. The Mold Tech works with the Shift Supervisor to operate, troubleshoot, document, and communicate about all equipment that is not performing within specifications.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules
• Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used.
• Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems.
• Start up machines and monitor quality at start up.
• Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.
• Respond to QA Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards.
• Oversee proper packaging procedures.
• Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands.
• Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Packer/Handler problems.
• Use proper Lockout/tagout procedures.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions.
• Inspect scrap to prevent any usable product from being ground and record scrap numbers.
• Be able to do the packer/handler job to assist with relief breaks.
• Assist with Material Handling.
• Keep the floor stocked with materials required for production (fitments/handles/labels/tape, etc.).
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will need to cover for the supervisor in his absence.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints by taking to supervisor to resolve problems.

Required Experience, Skills, & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of injection molding machinery and processes to include mold set‑ups, trouble shooting and exposure to maintenance problems.
• Maintain efficient production levels in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to identify alpha / numeric product codes.
• Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and practices.

Preferred Experience, Skills, & Abilities

• Read and comprehend complex, detailed instructions and correspondence.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Key Behavioral Traits for Success

• Commitment to Task: Able to take responsibility for actions and outcomes and persist despite obstacles; give dedication to the position; demonstrate dependability in difficult circumstances and show a sense of urgency about getting results.
• Communication: Able to clearly present information through the spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talk with internal / external customers; listen well.
• Customer Focus: Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery.
• Ethics/Social Behavior: Understands and integrates legal, ethical, and social considerations into decisions and behaviors.
• Flexibility/Adaptability: Able to remain open‑minded and change opinions on the basis of new information.
• Organization of work / Attention to detail: Arranges and prioritizes activities, time and allocation of resources in setting realistic and measurable goals.
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Able to act in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; able to use reason, even while dealing with emotional topics; review facts and weigh options.
• Professional /Job/ Business Knowledge: Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of own job.
• Quality/CIP: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines.
• Teamwork/Networking: Effectively works with others within and outside department.

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.

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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 and may vary by location
• Wellbeing programs & 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)