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Thermoforming Process Technician

Amcor Flexibles, LLC
life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, flex time
United States, Illinois, Wheeling
2150 Lake Cook Road (Show on map)
Jul 20, 2026
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, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube Job Description Safety Ensure personal safety and the safety of fellow employees Complies with all EHS directives and follows all plant safety rules Ensures a clean work area on assigned machine/section Quality Ensure part quality on assigned machine meets or exceeds customer expectations Pull samples for Quality Assurance for testing and as requested Adjust process parameters on equipment as necessary to correct quality concerns Production Ensure safe and efficient start-up and shut down of thermoforming lines Retrieve production paperwork and ensure it corresponds to product produced on former Accurately record process parameters on production equipment into data system Adjust process parameters on production equipment as needed to maintain uptime Accurately complete required documentation during shift for assigned machine Maintain correct fluid and lubricant levels in production equipment Ensure operators are performing required job tasks correctly Work with support groups to troubleshoot and correct equipment issues Record and ensure accuracy of production results in to data systems Expectations Safety Ensure personal safety and the safety of fellow employees We are leaders in the department and need to lead by example. Complies with all EHS directives and follows all plant safety rules This includes following all LOTO, department rules, and filling out all required safety documents Ensures a clean work area on assigned machine/section A clean work environment is critical to safety in preventing slips, trips, and falls Quality Ensure part quality on assigned machine meets or exceeds customer expectations Our part quality reflects directly on our job performance and is the responsibility of the technician on each machine Pull samples for Quality Assurance for testing and as requested Samples are generally pulled at the middle and end of each shift for QA and need to be pulled as requested by QA if issues arise Adjust process parameters on equipment as necessary to correct quality concerns The process needs to be modified to ensure proper part quality as issues arise. Production Ensure safe and efficient start-up and shut down of thermoforming lines This is the responsibility of the line tech to ensure that lines start and stop in a safe and efficient manner. Starting is not completed until the line saves parts. Retrieve production paperwork and ensure it corresponds to product produced on former Label/traveler information must be verified by technicians and they must retrieve all new orders. Accurately record process parameters on production equipment in to data system Record process variables (speeds, melt temp, pressures, etc.) and input in to Ignition and other data entry systems Adjust process parameters on production equipment as needed to maintain uptime Each line tech should adjust the process parameters on machines to ensure uptime on their equipment Accurately complete required documentation during shift for assigned machine Each line has different documentation as required by PIT; every machine should have gram weights, hourly line checks, part quality checks, and process notes at a minimum Maintain correct fluid and lubricant levels in production equipment Equipment functions the best when we have the correct amount of fluids and lubricants Ensure operators are performing required job tasks correctly Technicians are the leaders of their assigned machine and must ensure that operators are following packaging procedures Work with support groups to troubleshoot & correct equipment issues Cooperative relationship must exist between support groups and production to ensure efficient correction of machine issues Record & ensure accuracy of production results in to data systems Paperwork and results of production shift must be accurately entered in to data systems (WebEFF, Ignition) Authorities Authority to correct improper/ inadequate safety measures, SQF, or GMP Authority to scrap "in-process" product Authority to adjust machinery to improve part quality Authority to contact QA to place product on hold Authority to diagnose equipment and coordinate maintenance efforts with associated support departments Authority to input data into online data systems Authority to correct operator issues Authority to retrieve paperwork and labels Authority to operate production line equipment in thermoforming Authority to train new-hire technicians (with experience) Authority to progressively express concerns up the chain-of-command Benefits 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) 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 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. E-Verify 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 Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location Wellbeing program & 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 annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)