Molding Mechanic

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Peosta (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

Life insurance and disability benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Peosta, Iowa is seeking a skilled individual for a role that involves troubleshooting molding processes to ensure quality production. Candidates must have manufacturing experience, mechanical aptitude, and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include machine maintenance, training new employees, and performing quality checks. This full-time position offers benefits such as medical coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Must be mechanically inclined to conduct basic maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot molding processes and machines to ensure quality.
• Perform quality checks and maintain mold and machine equipment.
• Train new mechanics on machines and processes.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Demonstrated processing capabilities

Ability to multi-task

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

PURPOSE

Ensures the production objective of safety of all employees, quality of the product and maximum operating efficiency by the utilization of knowledge, training and Production Department resources and communications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for troubleshooting molding process-making adjustments to the machine, auxiliary equipment, to produce quality parts
• Responsible for troubleshooting machines - making sure machines are functioning properly to produce quality parts
• Responsible for troubleshooting auxiliary equipment - making sure all equipment is functioning properly to produce quality parts
• Answer alarms on machines
• Responsible for mold set up and removal
• Responsible for mold and machine maintenance
• Responsible for mixing material
• Responsible for making sure machine hoppers are full of material
• Input and extract information from a computer
• Responsible for completing paperwork - dealing with production, processing, quality and scrap
• Responsible for quality checks
• Knowledge of SPC
• Responsible for completing a full start up after a mold is set up
• Responsible for training new mechanics on the machines and the process
• Responsible for pulling skids of finished product from production floor to Q-area with hand truck
• Responsible for cleaning area around machines
• Responsible for grinding parts and runners for reuse or resale
• Must be able to follow the ISO and Quality Management Systems
• Must have own tools and tool box
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing experience
• Mechanical aptitude to complete basis maintenance on line
• Demonstrated processing capabilities
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to multi-task

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Able to work safely and follow Safety Rules and Procedures. Ability to work with cleaning solvents, polishing compounds, rust preventatives, grease and oil. Understand molding, tooling and machinery terminology to allow for competent communication. Ability to slide mold plates of various weights when cleaning, assembling and disassembling. Able to move parts or entire molds from production floor to mold repair area with the use of a hand truck or cart. Packing of product - lifting boxes from floor level to approximately 5 ft. high. Boxes weigh up to 35 lbs. Stack packing when necessary. Pushing barrels weighing up to 300# onto tumbler to mix material. Dumping partial barrels into other barrels or gaylords. Bending into gaylords or barrels to bucket out resin, color or regrind. Lifting 50# bags of resin to empty into barrel. Using calipers, depth gauge, micrometer and magna mike to accurately measure dimensions of finished product and tooling. Able to climb ladders to perform color changes. Demonstrated analytical ability to solve problems and be able to execute a considered and thought out plan. Visually check parts for defects. Able to follow all General Manufacturing Practice procedures. Able to identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel. Able to wear required personal protective equipment. Able to effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others. Able to follow all Department Procedures and Directives.

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.

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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)