Process Technician
- Full-Time
- Mundelein, IL
- Amcor
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com .
Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA), a division of Amcor, operates across 35 plants and employs 9,000 colleagues within North America with headquarters in Chicago, IL and Oshkosh, WI. AFNA makes flexible packaging solutions for food and beverage, healthcare, and home and personal care applications.
Job Description
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Initiates equipment modifications to increase machine productivity and reduce waste.
Initiates and documents procedures to increase machine productivity and reduce waste.
Assists production personnel with day to day maintenance and quality issues.
Troubleshoots manufacturing operations process problems, including attendance at the daily production meetings to provide input into issues.
Trains machine operators on new equipment installations, equipment modifications and new operating procedures.
Maintains standard operating conditions system which ensures consistent manufacturing equipment processing conditions.
Identifies specifications that routinely causes waste issues and works with R&D and Process Engineers to resolve or update spec.
Monitors productions schedules for upcoming projects and potential problems
Investigates causes of ongoing process, quality, production efficiency and high waste problems. Then develops solutions using problem solving techniques.
Facilitates updates to manufacturing departments on the status of the above-mentioned duties
WHAT WE VALUE
Communication: Develops skills for efficient communication with internal and external customers, team members and leadership. Communicates in a timely manner and develops listening skills.
Leadership: Has a high level of personal credibility; follows through on commitments. Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain self-control when faced with unexpected challenges.
Technical Expertise: Able to apply basic engineering and design principles to designs and troubleshooting approaches.
Project Management: Basic/entry-level project management skills. Uses a consistent and organized methodology to gather and analyze data. Follows-up on action items and communicates with internal and external parties.
Decision Making and Analysis: Identify engineering problems, research and evaluate solutions (with coaching from manager). Demonstrates aptitude for conducting useful research, and able to present conclusions and suggestions.
Time Management: Must have strong time management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects in addition to day to day process problems
Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, and the ability to quickly learn software needed to perform job specific duties.
Strong knowledge of packaging processes.
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing plastics a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial)
Professional development classes in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, problem solving skills, statistical process control, advanced uses of software packages, world class manufacturing principles, quality systems, and other related fields.
Physical Demands
Employee will spend 75% of each day on plant floor where frequent exposure to moderate noise levels will occur. While on the floor, the employee will spend 100% of his/her time standing. Potential to be exposed to heights. The other 25% of employee’s day will be spent in a normal office environment where employee will be required to use a computer. Travel to other sites, customers, and suppliers will be required as project assignment necessitate.
Why work at Amcor?
We value safety, integrity, collaboration, accountability and results and out performance
Amcor is a growing company which means career opportunities both locally and internationally
The environment is better off because of our leadership and products
We offer world class benefits including annual bonus opportunities; including various retirement savings/voluntary pension plans (vary depending on country).
We value diversity. With sites in over 40 countries around the world, you have the unique opportunity to work and grow with a multi-cultural team.
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 Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor Flexibles North America 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 links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement . 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.
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At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com .
Amcor Flexibles North America (AFNA), a division of Amcor, operates across 35 plants and employs 9,000 colleagues within North America with headquarters in Chicago, IL and Oshkosh, WI. AFNA makes flexible packaging solutions for food and beverage, healthcare, and home and personal care applications.
Job Description
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
Initiates equipment modifications to increase machine productivity and reduce waste.
Initiates and documents procedures to increase machine productivity and reduce waste.
Assists production personnel with day to day maintenance and quality issues.
Troubleshoots manufacturing operations process problems, including attendance at the daily production meetings to provide input into issues.
Trains machine operators on new equipment installations, equipment modifications and new operating procedures.
Maintains standard operating conditions system which ensures consistent manufacturing equipment processing conditions.
Identifies specifications that routinely causes waste issues and works with R&D and Process Engineers to resolve or update spec.
Monitors productions schedules for upcoming projects and potential problems
Investigates causes of ongoing process, quality, production efficiency and high waste problems. Then develops solutions using problem solving techniques.
Facilitates updates to manufacturing departments on the status of the above-mentioned duties
WHAT WE VALUE
Communication: Develops skills for efficient communication with internal and external customers, team members and leadership. Communicates in a timely manner and develops listening skills.
Leadership: Has a high level of personal credibility; follows through on commitments. Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain self-control when faced with unexpected challenges.
Technical Expertise: Able to apply basic engineering and design principles to designs and troubleshooting approaches.
Project Management: Basic/entry-level project management skills. Uses a consistent and organized methodology to gather and analyze data. Follows-up on action items and communicates with internal and external parties.
Decision Making and Analysis: Identify engineering problems, research and evaluate solutions (with coaching from manager). Demonstrates aptitude for conducting useful research, and able to present conclusions and suggestions.
Time Management: Must have strong time management skills to handle multiple ongoing projects in addition to day to day process problems
Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, Outlook, Share Point, and the ability to quickly learn software needed to perform job specific duties.
Strong knowledge of packaging processes.
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
3-5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing plastics a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial)
Professional development classes in the areas of communication, conflict resolution, problem solving skills, statistical process control, advanced uses of software packages, world class manufacturing principles, quality systems, and other related fields.
Physical Demands
Employee will spend 75% of each day on plant floor where frequent exposure to moderate noise levels will occur. While on the floor, the employee will spend 100% of his/her time standing. Potential to be exposed to heights. The other 25% of employee’s day will be spent in a normal office environment where employee will be required to use a computer. Travel to other sites, customers, and suppliers will be required as project assignment necessitate.
Why work at Amcor?
We value safety, integrity, collaboration, accountability and results and out performance
Amcor is a growing company which means career opportunities both locally and internationally
The environment is better off because of our leadership and products
We offer world class benefits including annual bonus opportunities; including various retirement savings/voluntary pension plans (vary depending on country).
We value diversity. With sites in over 40 countries around the world, you have the unique opportunity to work and grow with a multi-cultural team.
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 Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Amcor Flexibles North America 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 links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement . 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.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.