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Toolmaker/Machinist

Amcor Rigid Plastics Napoleon
Erie, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/12/2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Toolmaker: Levels I, II, III

LOCATION: Erie Tool Shop

SUPERVISOR: Tooling Machine Supervisor

1.0       PURPOSE:

  • Construct, refurbish and repair mold components using CNC and manual machines.
  • Journeyman Level I: Assist Area Supervisor in organizing and directing the activities of employee’s primary area.

2.0       RESPONSIBILITIES, including but not limited to:

  • Use caution and support systems to assure a safety event free facility.
  • Respond to any emergency or potential emergency following established procedures.
  • Observe, respond and report any instance of product, service, or quality systems non-conformity.
  •  Security diligence, including maintaining control of key cards, preventing unauthorized entry to Amcor facilities by non-Amcor employees, and proper maintenance / security of Amcor equipment and information.
  • Successfully complete Primary Duties as outlined in 4.0 and associated training.

3.0 AUTHORITIES, including but not limited to:

  • Pause activities and notify Safety lead in any facility regarding instances of potentially unsafe work environments or employee and supplier practices.
  • Initiate action to prevent occurrences of any non-conformity of product, service or quality systems.
  • Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through designated channels.
  • Suggest actions for continual improvement to products, processes, or systems and verify the implementation of solutions.

4.0 PRIMARY DUTIES, including but not limited to:

  • Operate assigned make of CNC or manual machine(s).
  • Use precision measuring tools to accurately record dimensions of components.
  • Assist superiors in any day to day activity.
  • Maintain cleanliness of shop.
  • Work overtime as needed.

Level III:

  • Develop better understanding of machine functions and the setup process
  • Learn Mastercam, CNC and / or Mazatrol programming
  • Learn how to hold tight tolerances in efficient time.

Level II:

  • Hold tight tolerances in efficient time.
  • Program using Mastercam, CNC, and / or Mazatrol
  • Perform general CNC operations from setup to finish dimension.
  • Read and understand blue prints.
  • Develop skills in quality investigation, CMM operation, Assembly, or other focus areas within the Tool Shop.
  • Use shop schedule to accurately schedule operations within individual work cell.
  • Assist superiors with work flow in shop and completion schedule.

Level I:

  • Train and assist Level III and II Journeymen to hold tight tolerances in efficient time.
  • Read blue prints and direct others on processes.
  • Use shop schedule to accurately schedule projects within area cells.
  • Assist superiors with decision making in machining processes, quality investigation, and / or CMM operation.

5.0 QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION REQUIRED: 

  • High school education / GED equivalent
  • Ability to occasionally climb on and off a forklift safely and without assistance.
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift in high traffic, low clearance areas while not posing a safety risk to others.  Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
  • Able to accurately read blue prints.
  • Ability to push/pull loads of approximately 75 lbs at a minimum of 10 times per day/shift.
  • Able to stand/walk for 7.5 hours of an 8-hour shift.

Journeyman Level III:

  • Must be a Certified Journeyman Tool Maker or have equivalent experience.
  • Has experience in at least one of the following areas: Grinding, Mill, Lathe, Welding, Polish, EDM, Turn, Quality and / or Assembly, etc.

Journeyman Level II:

  • Strong work history of consistent attendance and overtime flexibility.
  • Must be a Certified Journeyman Tool Maker or have equivalent experience.
  • Has significant experience in at least two of the following areas: Grinding, Mill, Lathe, Welding, Polish, EDM, Turn, Quality and / or Assembly, etc.
  • Ability to program using Mastercam, CNC, and / or Mazatrol
  • Understands the injection or blow molding process and how each component affects the total outcome.

Journeyman Level I:

  • Must be Certified Journeyman Tool Maker.
  • Strong work history of consistent attendance and overtime flexibility.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate and direct employees.
  • Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Have advanced knowledge of Mastercam, CNC and / or Mazatrol software.
  • Fully understand the injection or blow molding process and how each component we make affects the total outcome.
  • Has significant expertise in two or more of the following areas: Grinding, Mill, Lathe, Welding, Polish, EDM, Turn, Quality and / or Assembly, etc.

6.0 PREFERRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent problem solving 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

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

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.

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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)

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