Molding Technician

Amcor LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Richmond, Virginia, is hiring for a position focused on Injection Molding processing and daily production requirements. The role includes overseeing IM machine systems and ensuring product quality meets customer specifications.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Injection Molding, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to manage production efficiently. Additionally, safety compliance and forklift certification are necessary. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Can verify quality of finished product and react to issues.
• Understands proper safety procedures and LOTO for all equipment.
• Ability to color change and make quality processing changes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Injection Molding machine processing and production.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and perform mold set-ups.
• Provide training to molding technicians.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual Dexterity

Forklift certification

Education

3 or more years experience in IM processing

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for Injection Molding machine processing and daily machine production requirements.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for IM machine processing systems within appropriate process guidelines; Responsible for working with the shift to maximize production and provide general direction to packer and/or utility employees.
• Insures that the quality of all products produced meet the customer’s specifications; reviews daily production performance to ensure the department is meeting efficiency goals; serves as an example for housekeeping and safety standards.
• Responsible for troubleshooting all process‑related issues, mold set‑ups and other technical duties for the IM equipment; set parameters and standards for such molds.
• Responsible for the training of molding techs.
• Works with maintenance staff to provide equipment maintenance for mechanical issues to ensure they are corrected in a timely manner. Must be able to perform the duties of molding technicians.
• Must understand resin handling/unloading railcars. Complete all required process‑related paperwork. Analyze process for improvement and advise management of such findings.
• Other duties as requested by the Department Operations Manager or Shift Leader.

Position Requirements

• Can verify quality of finished product (measure/visual to control plan) and properly react to problem.
• Understands and demonstrates proper safety procedures and is familiar with LOTO procedures for all equipment involved.
• Able to locate and understand all machine safeties.
• Ability to color change, make processing changes for quality defects, and make minor mechanical repairs.
• Demonstrates proper Daily PM compliance with all paperwork completed.
• 3 or more years experience in IM processing or other plastic processing.

Qualification Requirements

• Manual Dexterity – the ability to quickly move hand, hand together with arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Mechanical aptitude – strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs.
• Forklift certification – the ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner consistent with OSHA standards.
• Information ordering – the ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
• Near vision – the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Extent flexibility – the ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Wrist‑finger speed – the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
• Multilimb coordination – the ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.

Lifting Requirements

• Ability to lift 30 pounds over head to total height of six feet.

Position Hours

12‑hour schedule. Schedule rotates as follows: two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, etc. Flexibility for occasional overtime and call‑in work required.

Organization Relationships

• Reports directly to Shift Supervisor for scheduling, performance evaluation, and compensation assessment.
• Indirectly reports to Department Manager for product requirements, quality requirements, and overall departmental goals.

Safety Expectations

• Be a role model – no exceptions from safety absolutes and plant rules.
• If believe a task is unsafe, stop and request additional info.
• Take Two – THINK!!!, ASK!!!, KNOW!!!, safely EXECUTE.
• Take immediate action to address a safety hazard.
• Visible participation in pre‑shift meetings reiterating safety.
• Daily review housekeeping with focus on your areas.
• Conduct conversations with team members on safety.
• Respond to employee concerns with respect.
• Participate in EHS framework scoring and improvement plans.
• Do not communicate mixed messages.
• Reiterate that nothing is as important as safety.

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).

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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