Thermoform Tooling Assistant Group Leader (3rd Shift)

Amcor; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Assistant Group Leader to support the Tool Room operations, ensuring molds and tooling are maintained, repaired, and ready to meet production needs. You will help direct Tool Room staff, prioritize maintenance, and uphold safety standards while driving continuous improvement and employee development.

You will contribute to preventive maintenance programs, track downtime, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively across the department to meet operational goals.

Qualifications

• Must have strong math and problem solving skills.
• Good communication skills, written & verbal.
• Demonstrated reliability and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Pre-shift exercise before entering production area as required.
• Direct/assist Tool Room personnel in daily mold and tool maintenance.
• Assist with setting priorities for mold repairs.
• Work with Tool Room to develop preventive maintenance programs.
• Evaluate downtime and efficiency to improve productivity.
• Keep Tool Room personnel informed of activities.
• Assist in developing Tool Room policies for safety and efficiency.
• Assist in training new employees and guiding work habits.
• Enforce company policies, safety rules, and good practices.
• Maintain records of maintenance on molds.
• Procure and locate components for mold repairs.
• Training in this position expands THM Tooling Tech responsibilities.

Skills

Positive attitude toward hard work and

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Stand for 8 hours

Lift up to 35 pounds

Fork truck experience

Own tools

Safety awareness

Education

High school Diploma/GED Equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

As the Assistant Group Leader, you are responsible for supporting the leadership, organization, and daily operations of the Tool Room to ensure molds and tooling are properly maintained, repaired, and available to meet production requirements. You assist in directing Tool Room personnel, coordinating maintenance priorities, and promoting a safe, efficient, and productive work environment. You work closely with team members to support preventive maintenance programs, minimize downtime, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards. Additionally, you play an important role in employee training and development, continuous improvement efforts, and effective communication within the department to achieve operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Pre-shift exercise / stretching activity to be performed before you can enter production area unless written doctor’s release can be provided to Human Resources.
• Direct / Assist the Thermoform Tool Room personnel in day-to-day maintenance of the molds & tools.
• Assist with/set priorities for the repairs of the molds.
• Work with Tool Room groups to develop and follow preventive maintenance programs.
• Evaluate down time and efficiency reports to determine productivity levels and areas requiring special attention.
• Keep the Tool Room personnel informed on pertinent activities and information.
• Assist in development of new Tool Room policies as necessary to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Assist in the development and training of new employees and direct the employees in their work habits.
• Enforce all company policies, work rules, safety rules and good working practices.
• Keep proper records on maintenance performed on all molds.
• Requisition / procure, locate components/parts for mold repairs & maintenance.
• Training in this position requires a thorough understanding of the above responsibilities and this is an extension of THM Tooling Tech responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude towards hard work, authority, team work and responsibility
• Sincere, dependable and motivated
• High school Diploma/GED Equivalent/Work Equivalent.
• Must have a good work & attendance record.
• Good math skills.
• Good problem solving & analytical skills.
• Must have good communication skills, written & verbal.
• Should know how to use basic measuring tools such as micrometers & gauges.
• Previous experience with lathes, mills, and grinders not essential, but would be a plus.
• Mechanical Ability.
• Fork truck experience a plus.
• Must provide your own tools.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work around grease, oils, inks, and solvents without adverse reaction.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend or stoop through an entire 8 hour shift.
• Must have good manual dexterity.

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)