Injection Tooling Mold Technician (day)

Amcor LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor LLC is seeking a Molding Technician in Pennsylvania. The role involves setting up and maintaining molding equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have experience in injection molding, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently.

This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in injection molding preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding presses and perform maintenance on molds.
• Troubleshoot mold issues and verify utility hookups.
• Maintain mold maintenance records.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma/GED equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Description

About the Role: As a Molding Technician, you set up, operate, and maintain molding equipment while ensuring molds are clean, properly installed, and fully functional. You troubleshoot basic mold issues, confirm that all utility hookups are correct, and keep your work area organized. You also assist with repairs, test molds, and record all maintenance performed.

Responsibilities

• Operate molding presses and open/close molds for production needs and repairs.
• Set, pull, clean, and inspect molds to ensure proper installation, completeness, and readiness for production.
• Troubleshoot basic mold‑related issues and verify correct nozzle length, carriage settings, clamp stops, and safety features.
• Confirm all electrical, water, and air hookups are functioning properly and free of leaks; test molds for electrical, water, and air performance before release.
• Clean, check, wire, and maintain mold heaters and mold components as needed.
• Maintain accurate mold maintenance records, documenting dates, work completed, and responsible personnel.
• Keep molding machine areas and shop workspaces clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist Tool Room staff with mold and equipment repairs and report damaged molds or supply needs to Tooling leadership.
• Green‑tag molds that meet production‑ready standards and complete inspections as required.
• Follow all safety procedures and shut down equipment immediately when hazards to personnel or property are present.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED equivalent and a valid driver’s license required.
• Previous experience working in a technically challenging environment required, including identification, selection, and utilization of the correct tool for a given task (hand, power, standard shop tools).
• Previous experience in injection molding strongly preferred, with the ability to accurately identify mold components, understand relevant terminology, and apply conceptual knowledge to practical processes.
• Must provide own basic hand tools.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills, with the ability to remain logical in ambiguous, fast‑paced, and high‑pressure situations.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal), with the ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Demonstrated accuracy using basic instruments to record precision measurements (micrometers, calipers, and gauges).
• Demonstrated proficiency applying basic mathematical concepts (adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying) to calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a high level of dependability, adaptability, integrity, and intrinsic motivation.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with others as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat throughout an 8‑hour shift.
• Must have good manual dexterity.
• 20/20 vision (with correction) and the ability to differentiate color.
• Capable of working around grease, oils, and solvents without adverse reaction.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans. Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full‑time hourly employees. Company‑paid holidays, wellbeing programs, Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long‑term disability, paid parental leave, retirement savings plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonus program.

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. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please refer to the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224‑313‑7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. E‑Verify: We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.