Process Technician

Amcor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing programs

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an experienced Process Technician to support the plastic injection molding line in our Kentucky plant. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and operational excellence, with responsibilities including machine setup, material changes, and monitoring process performance to meet production targets.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and preferred experience in plastic injection molding, plus the ability to work independently or as part of a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior plastic injection molding experience is highly preferred.
• Possess or obtain a technical understanding of injection-molding processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies Amcor Behaviors and Values; leads by example.
• Maintain equipment and ensure quality product is released to customer.
• Set up machines, change material and color per production schedules.
• Monitor process, adjust machines to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and coordinate with QA and Maintenance.
• Enter production information and review scrap to report to management.
• Ensure safe working environment and smooth shift transitions.

Skills

Injection molding knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Injection molding equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Exemplifies the Amcor Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Amcor inside and outside of the plant.
• Work in a professional manner with other mold technicians and maintenance personnel as needed to keep all equipment in top working order resulting in only quality product being released to the customer.
• Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules.
• Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used.
• Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems.
• Startup machines and monitor quality at start up.
• Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.
• Respond to Quality Assurance Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards.
• Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands.
• Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Operator 1 problems.
• Use proper Lockout/tagout procedures.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions.
• Inspect scrap to prevent any usable product from being ground and record scrap numbers.
• Ability to effectively perform the Operator 1 job to assist with relief breaks.
• Assist with Material Handling as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Complete Process Tech Line Assignment for 12 Hours Sheet (FLKY FCD-00448) every shift.
• Review scrap on assigned machines and report to management.
• Ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Exemplifies the Amcor Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Amcor inside and outside of the plant.
• Work in a professional manner with other mold technicians and maintenance personnel as needed to keep all equipment in top working order resulting in only quality product being released to the customer.
• Set up machines for operation, change material and color to meet production schedules.
• Must have a technical understanding of process and raw materials used.
• Keep supervisor/management informed of all problems.
• Startup machines and monitor quality at start up.
• Make appropriate adjustments to machines to maintain efficient production levels and document appropriately.
• Respond to Quality Assurance Techs by adjusting machines to maintain appropriate sizes and standards.
• Review production schedules and ensure machines are running production to meet customer demands.
• Respond to alarms and/or requests for assistance to correct machine malfunctions and/or Operator 1 problems.
• Use proper Lockout/tagout procedures.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance Departments concerning machine operations and malfunctions.
• Inspect scrap to prevent any usable product from being ground and record scrap numbers.
• Ability to effectively perform the Operator 1 job to assist with relief breaks.
• Assist with Material Handling as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Complete Process Tech Line Assignment for 12 Hours Sheet (FLKY FCD-00448) every shift.
• Enter production information into Factbird.
• Review scrap on assigned machines and report to management.
• Ensure a smooth transition between shifts.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Educational, Skill, & Physical Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior plastic injection molding experience is highly preferred.
• Possess or obtain a technical understanding of injection-molding processes and procedures.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Good hand-eye coordination is required.
• Frequently required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to: Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Frequently exposed to fumes, or airborne particles.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Good communication skills--verbal and written; must effectively communicate with employees, vendors, and customers.
• Independent in working effectively with little supervision; self-starter, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.

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.

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.

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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)