Maintenance Mechanic

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.

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Job Description

Job Summary

Install and maintain production, ancillary, and plant equipment in safe operating condition.  Performs general maintenance and preventative / predictive maintenance on a variety of molding, auxiliary and plant support equipment.  Individual is required to apply knowledge either gained on-the-job or previous experience of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic theory and procedure to trouble shoot, perform preventative maintenance and complete necessary repairs.  The overall goal is to assist in minimizing downtime due to breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance, as well as optimize the quality of products manufactured to the highest degree equipment is capable of producing.

Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Adheres to Amcor Rigid Packaging Safety and Quality policies and procedures. Monitor assigned line’s operation while complying with safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards by: Apply knowledge of the following in maintenance and repair of molding, auxiliary and support equipment:
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Pneumatic
• Hydraulic theory and procedure
• Applies knowledge of machines and processes for each of the following to analyze, set-up and maintain equipment for safe and continuous operation:
• Molding Equipment
• Mechanical Systems
• Construction
• Ability to apply knowledge of each technical requirement:

Mechanical Skills

• Must be capable of performing maintenance on all types of equipment represented in the plant with a reasonable degree of skill and competency
• Must have a reasonable degree of skill with refrigeration, drying, conveying, fluid pumps, blowing and vacuum pumps, pneumatic circuits, and welding / fabrication

Electrical Skills

• Ability to read electrical schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a reasonable degree of competency.  Includes ability to understand and trouble-shoot PLC program and logic
• Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy trouble-shoot electrical circuits
• Must be capable of working on the installation of PLC’s, change motors, install relays and starters, and install control circuits

Hydraulic Skills

• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a reasonable degree of competency
• Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy troubleshoot a hydraulic circuit Must be capable of working on equipment to repair, change or upgrade the status of equipment Ensuring that safety guards are in place
• Must work cooperatively with a team of employees. 
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions Must be adapt at the use of a variety of hand, hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
• Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills. 
• Able to assist with the education and training of other employees.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must have demonstrated maintenance and troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as well as systems using electric motors and sensors for operational functions (i.e., automated equipment.)
• Must be able to read schematics and blueprints. Performs and documents preventive maintenance (PM) activities. Maintain production, auxiliary equipment, and plant equipment in safe operating condition. Assists with the education and training of other employees. Installs production and auxiliary equipment following Plant and departmental standards and applicable local ordinances.
• Makes repairs to building and facilities as required.
• Respond to production breakdowns and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Maintains work area in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Assists in line changeovers.
• Helps keep the equipment manuals organized and current. Interfaces with other employees as well as vendors and / or customers as required to help insure timely delivery of a quality package.
• Welds and cuts steel and aluminum parts as required in the performance of repair or installation activities.  May be required to perform some machining functions to keep equipment operating in emergencies.
• Acts as a maintenance resource for others. Analyzes equipment and/or system breakdowns and determines cause as well as possible solutions.
• Performs training and directs the technical work of others as needed.
• Assists the engineering department in coordination and planning of installations and modifications of existing equipment.
• Assists with other preventive maintenance (PM) documentation and activities Interfaces with outside contractors to assist in installing and maintaining production, auxiliary, and plant equipment and facilities, as required Keep current with pertinent technology, in field of expertise
• Performs all corrective / preventive actions and effectiveness check
• Understand and communicate customer complaints to other employees to create awareness of the different defects.
• Train other employees in areas of expertise, when required Assists other job classifications when required Performs other related duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager, Supervisor or Leads.

Job Specifications and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred or 7 plus years’ experience in Maintenance Role
• Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., technical or vocational education)
• Must be able to read, write and speak and understand English.
• Most be motivated and possess a high attention to detail.
• Prove previous experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a Manufacturing environment
• Basic math, computer, and organizational skills

Shifts Available:

12 hour Rotating Shift 4a to 4p

Pay:

Maintenance Mechanic: The starting rate of pay for this position is:$28.70

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 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.

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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)