Molding Technician (Day Shift)

Amcor; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k) eligibility

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Amcor in Saint Helens, OR is seeking a Molding Technician to start up and troubleshoot injection molding machines, ensuring a constant colorant and material supply and maintaining foil for hot stamping equipment.

The role includes communicating with shift staff, analyzing line stoppages for safety risks, and assisting maintenance with minor repairs while adhering to company policies and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Start-up and troubleshooting of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain steady uninterrupted supply of colorant and material to the machines.
• Maintain foil supply on hot stamping equipment.
• Give breaks to other co-workers within dept. as necessary.
• Adjust and/or repair minor services on axillary equipment and machines. Troubleshoot equipment determines and recommends appropriate solutions to Maintenance personnel and Shift Supervisor.
• Must communicate with on-coming and off-going Mold Techs to give and receive specific instructions and quality information.
• Support and investigate situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws
• Work closely with all department staff to alert Shift Supervisor of any quality issues or conditions.
• Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance personnel concerning machine operations and any malfunctions.
• Will collect and inspect for accuracy the daily production reports and perform data entry as required.
• Will know the duties and responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor and perform some responsibilities when required for position coverage.
• Maintain assigned area free of safety hazard; reports safety issues directly to Shift Supervisor and/or reports in company safety tracking program.
• Production demands may fluctuate and require a flexible schedule including overtime as needed, every effort will be made to give adequate notice while scheduling employees’ work schedule.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of the Molding Technician consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Start-up and troubleshooting of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Maintain steady uninterrupted supply of colorant and material to the machines.
• Maintain foil supply on hot stamping equipment.
• Give breaks to other co-workers within dept. as necessary.
• Adjust and/or repair minor services on axillary equipment and machines. Troubleshoot equipment determines and recommends appropriate solutions to Maintenance personnel and Shift Supervisor.
• Must communicate with on-coming and off-going Mold Techs to give and receive specific instructions and quality information.
• Support and investigate situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk.
• Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws
• Work closely with all department staff to alert Shift Supervisor of any quality issues or conditions.
• Coordinate with Quality and Maintenance personnel concerning machine operations and any malfunctions.
• Will collect and inspect for accuracy the daily production reports and perform data entry as required.
• Will know the duties and responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor and perform some responsibilities when required for position coverage.
• Maintain assigned area free of safety hazard; reports safety issues directly to Shift Supervisor and/or reports in company safety tracking program.
• Production demands may fluctuate and require a flexible schedule including overtime as needed, every effort will be made to give adequate notice while scheduling employees’ work schedule.

Starting Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• 2 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
• Paid lunch breaks

Pay Progression

• Starting pay of $25.00 per hour
• Increase to $26.00 per hour after 90 days with a successful performance evaluation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Time
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

Our Expectations

• 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.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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.

We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

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)