SBM Technician

Amcor LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

Life insurance

Retirement Savings Plan with company 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Louisville, KY seeks an SBM Technician to operate SBM machines, support daily production targets, and ensure products meet customer specifications. You will work with shift teams to maximize output while maintaining product quality and food-safety practices under GMP guidelines.

This role requires hands-on mechanical aptitude, ability to verify temperatures, pressures, and cycle times, and adherence to safety procedures, PPE, and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• Verify quality of finished product and react to problems per control plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dryers and respond to out-of-control conditions.
• Follow safety procedures (LOTO, safety blocks, proper torch usage, safety latch).
• Verify heater temperatures and pressures to process sheet values.
• Follow daily PM procedures and proper purge/shutdown procedures.
• Identify quality issues by neck ring, cavity, and injection core.

Responsibilities

• Operate SBM processing systems within process guidelines.
• Work with shift to maximize production and efficiency goals.
• Maintain GMP and food safety program compliance.
• Support maintenance in correcting mechanical issues.
• Review daily production performance vs targets.
• Uphold housekeeping and safety standards.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift certification

Information Ordering

Near Vision

Extent Flexibility

Wrist-Finger Speed

Multilimb Coordination

Lifting Requirements

Walking/Standing-Requirements

Job description

Job DescriptionPosition TitleSBM TechnicianDepartmentSBMPosition SummaryResponsible for SBM machine processing and daily machine production requirements.Essential FunctionsResponsible for SBM machine processing systems within appropriate process guidelines;Responsible for working with the shift to maximize production requirementsEnsures that the quality of all products produced meet the customer’s specifications;Reviews daily production performance to ensure that the department is meeting efficiency goals;Serves as an example for housekeeping and safety standards;Works with maintenance staff to ensure that mechanical issues are corrected.Responsible for maintaining the Food Safety Program (GMP)Other duties as assignedPosition RequirementsCan verify quality of finished product (measure/visual to control plan) and properly react to problemDemonstrates working knowledge of dryers and reacts to “out of control” conditionsUnderstands and demonstrates proper safety procedures (LOTO, safety block usage, proper propane torch usage, the opening of safety latch door for 2nd safety, etc.)Can verify barrel heats, nozzle heats, and hot runner heats to process document and identify an actual temperature outside of 5 degrees of set point.Can verify actual injection pressures by gage to Process SheetDemonstrates proper Daily PM compliance with all paperwork completedDemonstrates proper/safe “purging”Demonstrates proper Burn out procedures (gates and sprue bushing)Can start all SBM press from cold (verifies all water is turned on, heats on, dryer on, air on)Can stop all presses and perform all proper shutdown proceduresCan remove a short shot from an injection core and cavity using brass toolsCan identify a quality problem by neck ring, cavity, and injection coreCan troubleshoot and correct daily processing problems (bubbles, strings, contamination, holes, etc.)Can verify actual cycle time variation and reacts to “out of control” situationsCan verify air pressures by gage, water temp by gage, and water pressure by gageCan detect a water leak at the molds and nozzle and react correctlyCan detect an oil leak within the machine (shut-off nozzle, hydraulic line, rotary seal) and prevent product contaminationCan detect an air leak and identify general location (airline, blow mold obstruction, etc.)PPE Required – Requirements are proper hearing protection, safety glasses (prescription if required), steel-toed shoes, hairnet, beardnet (if employee has chin hair greater than 1/8 inch).AuthoritiesPerform essential functions and assigned duties while communicating any deviations from the requirements to managementReport any safety concerns to management and to shut down any equipment that presents a safety hazardMake any necessary adjustments to produce a quality product and to stop production if there is a threat of nonconforming product being producedQualification RequirementsManual 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 standardsInformation Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).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 (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.Lifting Requirements - Ability to lift 30 pounds over head to total height of six feetWalking/Standing-Requirements ability to walk and or stand for 12 hours per day.Position HoursAssigned 12-hour scheduleSchedule rotates as follows: two days on, two days off, three days on, two days off, etc.Flexibility for occasional overtime and call-in work requiredOrganization RelationshipsReport directly to Shift Supervisor for purposes of scheduling, performance evaluation, and compensation assessmentIndirectly reports to Department Manager for product requirements, quality requirements, and overall departmental goals.Indirectly reports to Lead SBM Technician for direction of day-to-day responsibilitiesOur ExpectationsWe 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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate 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.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)