Toolmaker

Amcor•Erie, PA

5d•$24 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Purpose: Toolmakers are responsible for building, repairing, and maintaining high-precision injection and blow mold components used in production. This role requires strong machining skills, blueprint interpretation, and the ability to hold tight tolerances in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Safety: Safety is a core value at Amcor. All employees are expected to: 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

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Ability to read and interpret blueprints accurately
Experience operating manual and/or CNC machining equipment
Ability to use precision measuring instruments
Ability to push/pull up to 75 lbs (minimum 10 times per shift)
Ability to stand and walk for 8+ hours per shift
Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness

Nice To Haves

Journeyman Toolmaker license
Injection mold experience
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience holding tight tolerances in high-precision environments

Responsibilities

Construct, refurbish, and repair mold components to precise tolerances
Disassemble, evaluate, troubleshoot, and reassemble injection and blow molds
Diagnose mold performance issues and recommend corrective solutions
Perform preventive maintenance and tool improvements to extend mold life
Set up and operate manual and CNC equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, etc.)
Work with equipment such as Okuma, Mori-Seiki, Hurco, Studer, CMM and similar platforms
Machine components from raw stock to print specifications
Use precision measuring tools to verify dimensions and maintain tight tolerances
Interpret tooling blueprints, CAD drawings, and technical documentation
Identify opportunities to improve tooling performance and efficiency
Recommend and implement process improvements
Maintain accurate documentation of repairs and modifications
Ensure all work meets internal quality standards and customer specifications
Maintain an organized and clean work area
Support daily toolroom operations and collaborate with production teams
Follow all plant safety procedures and emergency protocols
Pause work and report unsafe conditions immediately
Maintain control of facility access and equipment security
Operate forklifts and machinery safely in high-traffic areas
Identify and report product or quality non-conformities

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)