Amcor · 5 months ago
Process Technician
ARP Itasca IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAmcor is a leading packaging company transforming the industry and improving lives worldwide. The Process Technician role involves developing and enforcing process structures, optimizing machine parameters, and ensuring quality standards in plastic packaging production.
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Responsibilities
Abides by all Amcor safety and quality policies and procedures
Develop and enforce the process structure for each area in the plant. This includes entire plant process, from the warehouse to finished product being loaded onto trucks
Develop and maintain best in class (BIC) Processes
Develop machine criteria for plastic processes
Install blow mold tooling
Perform start-ups of new equipment, tooling and processes
Perform design of experiments to establish process parameters
Produce sample containers as necessary
Optimize process parameters based on container performance
Establish process control parameters
Support and establish machine process parameters to achieve optimum quality containers
Work with QA to measure containers and/or preforms to confirm physical characteristics and establish performance capabilities
Develop package specifications
Responsible for communicating quality and/or required equipment maintenance issues to management for prompt disposition
Review test data and compare it with the Tentative Performance Specifications
Recommend design modifications and process improvements, if required, to meet the Tentative Performance Specifications
Prepare final report to include Process Set-up Sheets and recommended Process Control Parameters
Share plastic processing and mechanical knowledge with machine operators and maintenance personnel at all levels to provide continuous training and promote teamwork
Share best in class data with other Amcor facilities, as necessary
Start-up and validate new products
Visit customers to validate container functionality, as necessary
Must work with plant management/supervisors to establish a repeatable process for containers
Continuously improve process related trouble shooting tools
Drive and assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI)
Assist in the training of other maintenance, production, and other personnel in areas of expertise to include standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs)
Audit the process and the structure
Provide leadership and direction to direct reports (MPT’s) in establishing and maintaining BIC processes and driving continuous improvement
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Qualification
Required
Thorough knowledge of the plastic packaging industry and its related platforms
Expertise in two of the three following areas: Injection blow molding, one-step blow molding, or two-step blow molding
Knowledge of plastic packaging Industry standards
Experience in the areas of tooling, quality, and process development
3-5 years of maintenance, engineering, or production management experience
Mechanical, technical, and process aptitude
Ability to foster teamwork and continuous improvement within an empowered environment
High school diploma or equivalent
Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., technical or vocational education)
Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
Company
Amcor
Amcor is a packaging and container manufacturing company for food and beverage, personal care, and medical industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.2B2025-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $2.2B
1969-08-28IPO
Leadership Team
Peter Konieczny
Chief Executive Officer
Ron S Delia
Chief Executive Officer
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