Injection Tooling Machinist - Mold Maintenance Pro

Amcor LLC; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing programs

Health Savings/FSAs

Life insurance/AD&D

Parental leave

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a skilled Machinist to join the Tool Room for maintaining, repairing, and testing molds and related equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on machining experience with lathes, mills and grinders, plus strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and possess appropriate safety certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Machinist apprenticeship or hands‑on experience accepted.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with machining equipment (lathes, mills, grinders).
• Knowledge of injection mold components and systems.
• Proficiency with measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Good mathematical, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• Comfortable around grease, oil and solvents.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift and crane certification (or ability to obtain).
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat for extended periods.
• Ability to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding presses and assist in opening/closing molds for repair and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot basic molding process issues related to molds.
• Assist in setting, pulling, cleaning, and inspecting molds.
• Perform mold testing (water, air, and electrical) before release from the Tool Room.
• Wire and check all mold heaters.
• Monitor mold efficiencies and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain Mold Maintenance Files with work details and dates.
• Use proper procedures for mold cleaning, inspection, and maintenance tracking.
• Apply green-tag status to production-ready molds.
• Assist with training of new team members.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Molding, Printing, Thermoforming and others as needed.
• Perform routine safety and equipment inspections.
• Notify supervisors of damaged molds or needed repairs.
• Maintain a clean and organized Tool Room.
• Shut down equipment to prevent harm to personnel or property.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Tooling leadership.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Math & analytics

Written & verbal comms

Team player

Hand tools

Grease/oil solvents

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Machinist apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Lathes

Mills

Grinders

Measuring tools

Job description

Amcor is seeking a skilled Machinist to join the Tool Room for maintaining, repairing, and testing molds and related equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on machining experience with lathes, mills and grinders, plus strong mechanical aptitude and teamwork. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and possess appropriate safety certifications.