Maintenance III - ARP

Amcor Rigid Packaging

Fairfield (CA)

On-site

USD 58,616 - 61,372

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Wellbeing programs
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in California seeks an experienced Process Technician - Injection. Responsibilities include optimizing injection molding processes, troubleshooting equipment issues, and conducting maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly with Husky PET systems. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with high-speed injection molding equipment.
  • Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Willingness to work overtime or off-shift hours.

Responsibilities

  • Optimize injection molding processes for efficiency.
  • Perform troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical issues.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance and support equipment reliability.

Skills

Process Control
Injection Molding
Troubleshooting
SAP
Mechanical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Technical or Vocational education in relevant fields

Tools

Husky PET systems
Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Technician - Injection to support the operation, optimization, and reliability of Husky PET injection molding systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

This role serves as a key technical resource responsible for process control, mold changeovers, troubleshooting, and equipment performance. The technician will help drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement while supporting production efficiency and uptime.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

Process Control & Optimization

Optimize injection molding processes, including:

  • Injection speed/pressure profiles
  • Screw recovery and plasticizing
  • Hold/pack pressure and cooling
  • Cycle time efficiency
  • Perform quality checks after mold, resin, or color changes and process adjustments
  • Troubleshoot defects such as short shots, flash, gate issues, bubbles, discoloration, and unmelts
  • Maintain alignment with approved/master processes (BIC standards)
  • Document all process changes in FMS and production reports

Husky System Operation & Troubleshooting

  • Operate and support Husky G-Line and HyPET injection systems
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and process-related issues
  • Diagnose problems including:
    • Hydraulic instability
    • Servo drive faults
    • Cooling inefficiencies
    • Valve gate malfunctions
    • PLC communication issues

Mold Changeovers & Startup

  • Lead and support mold and core changeovers (target: 2-6 hours)
  • Perform:
    • Mold installation and alignment
    • Utility connections (water, air, hydraulics)
    • Hot runner and valve gate verification
    • Robot EOAT setup and alignment
  • Startup machines and stabilize production
  • Update process sheets, HMI data, and SAP records
  • Ensure all systems are validated prior to production

Daily Machine & Process Verification

  • Verify machines are running to standard process sheets
  • Confirm:
    • Mold and hot runner identification
    • Correct cavitation
    • Color system functionality
    • Robot sensors and photo eyes
  • Escalate discrepancies to leadership

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

  • Support preventative and predictive maintenance activities
  • Perform basic maintenance tasks, including:
    • Replacing valves, hoses, and fittings
    • Clearing feed throat or nozzle blockages
    • Replacing seals and O-rings
  • Assist with upkeep of:
    • Mold and Hot Runner PMs
    • Cooling systems and dryers
    • Robotics and auxiliary equipment

Color Systems & Material Handling

  • Perform color changes and setup:
    • Clean mixers and feed throats
    • Load and verify color processes
  • Troubleshoot discoloration and plugged lines
  • Understand material flow and troubleshoot vacuum/blower systems
  • Maintain grinders and pellet systems as needed

Mold & Auxiliary Equipment Support

  • Assist with minor mold maintenance and repairs
  • Address leaks, flash conditions, and mechanical issues
  • Support cavity blocking and identification as needed

Safety & Compliance

  • Follow all safety procedures including LOTO
  • Adhere to GMP and plant safety policies
  • Complete required safety training and proactive safety activities

Communication & Documentation

  • Communicate machine and quality issues to supervisors and maintenance leadership

Document:

  • Process changes
  • Shift activities
  • Maintenance actions
  • Complete required logs, reports, and SAP entries

Continuous Improvement

  • Support improvements in:
    • Changeover efficiency
    • Process stability
    • Equipment reliability
    • Production output
  • Participate in Lean Manufacturing and plant initiatives
Education, Skills & Experience
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED. Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., Technical or Vocational education in millwright, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics or industrial maintenance is highly preferred).
  • Minimum of three to five years of experience working with high-speed injection molding equipment, preferably Husky PET injection molding systems.
  • Experience in high-speed manufacturing environments
  • Demonstrated maintenance & electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Good display of interpersonal skills and ability to interact with others in a professional and tactful manner.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical ability
  • SAP, Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
  • Flexibility for overtime or off-shift support
Pay Transparency & Benefits

Pay Transparency Statement - Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $42.55-44.55 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

Benefits Overview

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time off per year for full-time salaried employees
  • Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
  • Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
  • Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Physical Requirements

Normal Vision, Distant Vision, Near Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Bending

Kneeling

Climbing

Lifting (50+ pounds)

Carrying (50+ pounds)

Lifting (<50 pounds)

Carrying (<50 pounds)

Work Environment

Plant Manufacturing Setting

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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 click on 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.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

  • 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)
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