B Shift Process Tech I

Amcor; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor in Muscatine, IA is seeking a Process Technician I-III to safely maintain molding machine processes and meet quality standards. You will work the 7pm-7am shift Saturday through Monday, report to the Shift Supervisor, and participate in lockout/tagout, documentation, and equipment adjustments as needed.

Tier progression to Technician II/III with training and salary progression up to $27/hr within the first year.

Qualifications

• Experience with lockout/tagout policies and safety procedures.
• Ability to set up machines/automation with correct process settings.
• Proficient in responding to machine alarms and production issues.
• Basic understanding of quality specifications and testing.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production activities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all EHS/GMP policies.
• Lockout/tagout and Molten Polymer procedures are authorized requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Set up machines/automation with correct process settings for quality finished product.
• Start up and shut down machine/automation as needed.
• Respond to alarms to correct malfunctions and address operator concerns.
• Monitor molding equipment to meet efficiency standards.
• Support Quality Technicians to maintain product quality and know when to shut down equipment to prevent defects.
• Understand First Shot process and coordinate with Quality Technicians.
• Inspect scrap to identify root causes and minimize losses.
• Assist Production Associates during breaks as needed.
• Complete required documentation accurately.

Skills

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Molding equipment operation

Alarms response

Quality inspection

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: PROCESS TECHNICIAN I, II, III POSITION CODE: 433HMT

DEPARTMENT: MOLDING DEPARTMENT CODE: 01

REPORTS TO (N+1): SHIFT SUPERVISOR RP MD

AUXILLARY REPORTING: MANAGER PRODUCTION RP MF

FLSA: HOURLY NON-EXEMPT (DOTTED-LINE BASIS)

COMP. BAND: N/A

Shift: Saturday-Monday 7pm-7am

Pay: Starting $24.00 with Shift Differential of $1.50

Paid Tier Progression for demonstrated knowledge/training verification. Opportunity to earn up to $27/hr in the first 12 months on the job!

Position Summary

THIS POSITION HAS NO FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

The Process Technician will be responsible for safely maintaining molding machine processes to meet standards for quality, efficiency and productivity outputs. In performing these responsibilities, Process Technicians are to cooperate with peers in a manner that demonstrates team member involvement. The Process Technician will communicate to the Shift Supervisor with all equipment that is not performing within specifications.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

• Required to adhere to all EHS/GMP policies.
• Authorized in Lockout/tagout and Molten Polymer procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized work area.
• Technical understanding of how to set up machines/automation with correct process settings for quality finished product.
• Ability to start up and shut down machine/automation.
• Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Production Associate concerns.
• Montior and maintain molding equipment/automation to ensure efficiency standards are being met. (MEEF, EFF, Scrap %, Etc.)
• Respond to Quality Technician ordered adjustments to maintain quality specifications. Ensure quality of finished product is met and understanding when to shut down machinery to eliminate quality defects. (Size, weight, density, visual attributes, etc.)
• Understanding of the First Shot process and interaction with Quality Technicians prior to running finished product.
• Understanding Line Clearance and production changeover responsibilities.
• Inspection of scrap to identify root causes of defects and prevent unnecessary loss of materials.
• Able to assist Production Associate for relief during breaktime as the need arises.
• Accurately complete any required documentation.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Required Experience, Skills, & Abilities

• Capability to keep pace with the production cycles.
• Capability to demonstrate time management, physical dexterity, and constant attention to detail
• Tolerance of repetitive tasks.
• Sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Capability to lift, bend, and reach to perform necessary job functions.
• Capability to lift up to 49 pounds safely
• Capability to identify alpha / numeric descriptions.
• Expected but not limited: flexible schedule, weekend/daily overtime, and working holidays as so directed when production demands fluctuate.
• Knowledge of mechanical inspection techniques and practices.

Preferred Experience, Skills, & Abilities

• Previous production experience is favorable, but not required
• Knowledge of injection molding machinery and processes to include mold set-ups, trouble shooting and exposure to maintenance problems
• Being able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Basic or Intermediate computer skills
• Basic or intermediate mathematics
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Key Behavioral Traits For Success

• Dependable, good attendance is required, and associates must report for work per their scheduled time.
• Good communication skills, ability to follow directions and relay important information.
• Ability to work alone and/or in a group setting.
• Content doing routine work efficiently and safety-oriented mindset

Tier Progression

• Process Technician I
• Process Technician II
• Process Technician III

Tier progression is not required but encouraged for all Process Technician job roles. Additional requirements for progression are not included in this job description. Each Process Technician tier has requirements to meet or exceed to progress. Each Process Technician tier includes additional expected tasks to perform along with each tier.

Training Requirements

• See Training Matrix
• See Teir Progression

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 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, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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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)