Maintenance Technician
Amcor Flexibles, LLC, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Job Description
Wages start at $34 per hour with the opportunity for advancement!
Overview
The Skilled Operator Technician in the MLX Department supports plant operations by performing advanced production and equipment-related tasks to ensure customer demand, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. This role also provides day-to-day guidance and technical support to Operator Technician. The Skilled Operator Technician works under the direction of the Team Lead and reports directly to the Production Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Production and Equipment Operations
Operate MLX production and molding equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures under the lead of the Team Lead and direction of the Production Supervisor.
Set up and prepare a variety of molds to ensure they are production-ready upon order completion.
Ensure all cycle sheet parameters are correctly installed into molding machines.
Adjust mold settings including clamp pressures, mold temperatures, and material temperatures using appropriate measuring instruments, hand tools, and gauges per setup documentation.
Verify all safety switches, mold travel, and machine functionality to prevent mold or equipment damage.
Ensure all auxiliary equipment is installed, functional, and properly configured for MLX production.
Quality and Compliance
Implement customer-specific quality requirements by performing required inspections and checks.
Package and label finished MLX products according to the Control Plan.
Perform raw material line clearances at the completion of production orders.
Analyze mold and process issues and assist in making necessary process or mechanical adjustments.
Perform root cause analysis when issues arise and determine whether immediate corrective action is possible or escalation is required.
Maintenance and Preventative Care
Perform basic preventive maintenance activities as assigned.
Prepare work orders for machine or mold repairs as needed.
Ensure machine guards, mold guards, and safety devices are in place to maintain product quality and safety.
Maintain a clean and organized press area before, during, and after setups.
Remove scrap material, gaylords, excess corrugate, and roll-around containers from the production area.
Load scrap, regrind, and/or finished products to the designated areas when required.
Maintain a 5S-compliant work environment in the MLX department.
Material Handling and Housekeeping
Remove scrap material, regrind, excess corrugate, gaylords, and roll-around containers from production areas.
Load scrap, regrind, and finished product into designated areas as required.
Leadership and Communication
Participate in daily production meetings, communicating key information related to safety, quality, maintenance, production, and continuous improvement.
Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to Operator Technicians.
Perform root cause analysis and determine whether issues can be resolved immediately or escalated to appropriate personnel.
Follow work instructions and, when required, assist in writing, revising, and training others on standard work instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
* Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, up to 12-hour shifts.
* Regularly required to bend, twist, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive motions.
* Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment, noise, heat, and industrial materials, following all safety requirements.
* Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Qualifications/Requirements
Formal Qualifications and Experience
1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within a plastic injection molding operation.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-task manufacturing environment.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision while supporting and guiding T1 staff.
Knowledge/Skills/Behaviours
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple orders simultaneously
Effective communication with maintenance, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Understanding of inventory best practices (min/max levels, cycle counting, critical spares)
Be able to stand for prolonged time; up to 12 hours
Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs
OurExpectations
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 ever-changing 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 amcor.com
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.
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.
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
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)
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Wages start at $34 per hour with the opportunity for advancement!
Overview
The Skilled Operator Technician in the MLX Department supports plant operations by performing advanced production and equipment-related tasks to ensure customer demand, quality, and safety standards are consistently met. This role also provides day-to-day guidance and technical support to Operator Technician. The Skilled Operator Technician works under the direction of the Team Lead and reports directly to the Production Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Production and Equipment Operations
Operate MLX production and molding equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures under the lead of the Team Lead and direction of the Production Supervisor.
Set up and prepare a variety of molds to ensure they are production-ready upon order completion.
Ensure all cycle sheet parameters are correctly installed into molding machines.
Adjust mold settings including clamp pressures, mold temperatures, and material temperatures using appropriate measuring instruments, hand tools, and gauges per setup documentation.
Verify all safety switches, mold travel, and machine functionality to prevent mold or equipment damage.
Ensure all auxiliary equipment is installed, functional, and properly configured for MLX production.
Quality and Compliance
Implement customer-specific quality requirements by performing required inspections and checks.
Package and label finished MLX products according to the Control Plan.
Perform raw material line clearances at the completion of production orders.
Analyze mold and process issues and assist in making necessary process or mechanical adjustments.
Perform root cause analysis when issues arise and determine whether immediate corrective action is possible or escalation is required.
Maintenance and Preventative Care
Perform basic preventive maintenance activities as assigned.
Prepare work orders for machine or mold repairs as needed.
Ensure machine guards, mold guards, and safety devices are in place to maintain product quality and safety.
Maintain a clean and organized press area before, during, and after setups.
Remove scrap material, gaylords, excess corrugate, and roll-around containers from the production area.
Load scrap, regrind, and/or finished products to the designated areas when required.
Maintain a 5S-compliant work environment in the MLX department.
Material Handling and Housekeeping
Remove scrap material, regrind, excess corrugate, gaylords, and roll-around containers from production areas.
Load scrap, regrind, and finished product into designated areas as required.
Leadership and Communication
Participate in daily production meetings, communicating key information related to safety, quality, maintenance, production, and continuous improvement.
Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to Operator Technicians.
Perform root cause analysis and determine whether issues can be resolved immediately or escalated to appropriate personnel.
Follow work instructions and, when required, assist in writing, revising, and training others on standard work instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
* Must be able to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
* Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods, up to 12-hour shifts.
* Regularly required to bend, twist, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive motions.
* Work performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving equipment, noise, heat, and industrial materials, following all safety requirements.
* Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Qualifications/Requirements
Formal Qualifications and Experience
1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within a plastic injection molding operation.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-task manufacturing environment.
Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision while supporting and guiding T1 staff.
Knowledge/Skills/Behaviours
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple orders simultaneously
Effective communication with maintenance, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Understanding of inventory best practices (min/max levels, cycle counting, critical spares)
Be able to stand for prolonged time; up to 12 hours
Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs
OurExpectations
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 ever-changing 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 amcor.com
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.
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.
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
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)
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