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Process Engineering Technician

Develop and optimize process parameters for injection molding to maximize output and product quality
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Entry Level
4 days ago
Kansas Staffing

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Join Amcor's Winning Team

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.

The Process Engineering Technician Role

The Process Engineering Technician plays a vital role in the manufacturing of injection molded plastic components. This position ensures optimal machine performance and consistent production quality by maintaining process parameters, troubleshooting issues, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation —delivering high-quality output within Amcor's defined cycle times and standards.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations:

  • Be a role model of Amcor's Values (Safety, Customers, Winning, Agility, Sustainability) and Behaviors (Doing the Right Thing, Championing Customers, Dreaming Big, Making Things Happen, Playing for Team Amcor).
  • Review all machines cycle times and current cavitation and compare to standard.
  • Coordinate with supporting departments to improve cycle time and regain cavitation where needed.
  • Process development and optimization of new and existing molds.
  • Provide technical support to Process Technicians and supporting departments.
  • Run samples/trials based on direction from Process Engineering Supervisor.
  • Update and/or create process documentation as needed.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support:

  • Evaluate processes across molds, automation, materials, and machinery to identify and resolve issues.
  • Compare current run settings with saved process documentation or setup sheets.
  • Conduct thorough root cause analysis before making any adjustments.
  • Clean molds and inspect cavities for wear, damage, or blockages.
  • Fine-tune automation systems including, suction cups, label placement, and part handling.
  • Verify proper mold cooling and water flow during operation.
  • Generate work orders and communicate with maintenance, toolroom, engineering, or automation teams for support.
  • Provide hands-on assistance to support departments when needed and time allows.

Qualifications

Successful completion of evaluation test and interview process. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate and engage team members. Understanding of scientific injection molding principles. Technical aptitude with solid business and organizational know-how. Ability to plan, prioritize, analyze production data, and adapt to operational changes. Quick learner with an understanding of department operations and company procedures. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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

Equal Opportunity

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.

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)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.

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Process Engineering Technician
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Engineering
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