Automation Apprentice

Job Description

Responsibilities include performing a wide variety of tasks associated with all automation equipment.  Apprentices will follow the Amcor Princeton apprenticeship guidelines which include successfully completing two classes per semester (Spring and Fall semesters) with classes to be scheduled during non-working hours as much as possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following (others may be assigned):

• Capable of troubleshooting all process-related issues and performing all preventative maintenance on Automation equipment.
• Determines root cause for concerns and can make all adjustments and replacements to correct issues.
• Maintains preventive maintenance program and ensures that these are performed as scheduled.
• Reviews and analyzes daily production performance to ensure that the department is meeting efficiency goals.
• Works with molding associates to accomplish activities in an efficient and safe manner by providing assistance with daily processing issues.
• Works with engineering, maintenance, and tool shop to ensure adequate parts are maintained and make recommendations regarding the purchase of necessary tooling and auxiliary equipment.
• Complies with OSHA Safety and Health Rules; maintain safe working environment for all Associates.
• Follows and enforces applicable Food Safety and cGMP polices.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Effective written and oral communication skills necessary
• Must be able to work with limited supervision.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting and basic mechanical repairs are required.
• Additional training may be required to retain position

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Must be able to work independently, as well as, effectively perform as a member of cross-functional teams
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Observes environmental, safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Generates suggestions for improving work.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effective written and oral communication skills needed.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stand for extended periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 25 pounds; regularly lift up and or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing

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)