Job Description

Position Overview: (Day Shift)

Responsible for plastic injection operations of the facility in an industrial organization. The injection molding machine operator is responsible for safely operating multiple injection systems on a 12-hour shift ensuring preform quality and machine efficiency meets Amcor’s standards.  They must be well organized and be able to safely fulfill their duties which includes supporting the production team with technical needs.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Maintains standard production objectives through proper machine operation and accurately records production.  Communicates production information at shift change.  
• Knows and practices safe and proper start-up and shut-down procedures for each machine.
• Visually inspect preforms.
• Adjust production profile when required to obtain the finest perform quality.
• Collect daily AA samples as per schedule provided.
• Confirm regrind usage and percentage.
• Has authority to stop machines/production to communicate machine problems and breakdowns to Production Supervisor and/or Maintenance.
• Assist mechanic when the machine is down for maintenance (during PM).
• Train material handler and injection room on basic machine operations.
• Communicate clearly with all team members.
• Communicate clearly with quality technicians when dealing with quality issues.
• Work closely with PM team to improve skills and knowledge pertaining to machine operators.
• Work on mold machines for preventative maintenance.
• Report any machine deficiencies to shift mechanic.
• Identify and prevent the possible causes of problems related to the profile or potential mechanical break.
• Perform required quality testing and complete all production reports as well as completing daily checklist. Machine profile confirmation as per current profile sheet.
• Review daily logbook.
• Maintains housekeeping of all assigned areas.  This includes applying Good Manufacturing Practices to meet plant goals.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the production supervisor.

Education, Skills & Experience:

• Basic machine operation knowledge that includes profile knowledge of injection machine and dryers.
• Machine mold and auxiliary equipment knowledge.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values and enter this information into an on-line database accurately. 
• Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual defects.
• Proficient hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.
• Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software.
• Ability to work all shifts and required overtime.

Physical Requirements:

☒Normal Vision

☒Distant Vision

☒Near Vision

☒Hearing/ Listening

☒ Sitting

☒Talking/Speaking

☒Hand/Finger Dexterity

☒ Walking

☒Standing

☒Stooping

☒Pushing/Pulling > 50 pounds

☒Bending

☒Kneeling

☒Climbing

☐Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

☐Driving- Forklift

☒Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

☒Carrying (amount > 50 pounds)

☐Driving – Automobile/truck/van

Other Physical Requirements:  Ability to perform duties for entire shift

Pay Transparency Statement – Compensation

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $25.15 to $26.35; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages, and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location.

Benefits Overview Statement

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

Work Environment:  Plant Manufacturing Setting

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook  I YouTube

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.

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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)