Maintenance Mechanic

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites. 

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.

Job Description

Responsibilities include and are not limited to: troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains plant production machinery, support equipment, building, and other systems throughout the site to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity. The Maintenance Mechanic also assists with related upgrades, improvements, and assigned projects as required.

Job Dimensions:

• Schedule: 2.2.3, 12 hour schedule – 6:00pm-6:00 am. Must be available on alternating weekends and some holidays.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Receives and performs job assignments through work orders, sketches, PM schedules, blueprints or verbal instructions. Follows applicable codes and regulations on work performed.
• Responds to emergency requests for repairs/replacements.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains a variety of production machinery and equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and parts.
• Installs, modifies and relocates machinery and equipment and performs fabrication, welding, mechanical, electrical, electronics, plumbing, carpentry, or other maintenance skills.
• Repairs and modifies buildings and plant systems as required.
• Reads and interprets manuals, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and other written installation and repair instructions.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance of assigned plant equipment, machinery and systems including gauges, filters, fluid levels, system readings, cooling tower, gas burners, air compressors, chillers, etc.
• Requisitions and secures materials, tools, and supplies needed for assignments.
• Uses a variety of measuring and testing equipment to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment and systems.
• Uses a wide range of shop, hand, and power tools common to the various trades applied.
• Maintains specified records, logs and system readings.
• Troubleshooting and repair of components such as rolls, shafts, bearings, drive belts, drive chains and gear boxes utilizing basic mechanic’s hand and power tools
• Troubleshooting and repair of pumps, valves and piping systems to include pipe threading
• Troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic cylinders and controls
• Troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic cylinders and controls
• Perform a routine setup and operate a drill press, lathe, mill and grinding machine
• Perform basic layout, steel fabrication and welding of carbon steel
• Possess a knowledge of electrical schematic and mechanical blueprint reading
• Understanding of basic water treatment principles
• Document work completed on work orders
• Follow all prescribed environmental, safety and health rules
• Complies with sanitation guidelines and good manufacturing practices related to neatness, product cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• ·Other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Understands, adheres to and reinforces Amcor EHS policies and directives.
• Ability to work independently and in concert with Maintenance Mechanics, as well as production co-workers, and management.
• Minimum 5 years maintenance technician experience. Skills and experience to include:
• Allen Bradley PLC (ControlLogix, SLC-500, & PLC5)
• Allen Bradley and others variable frequency drives,
• Servo control systems
• Process control & instrumentation (temperature, flow, pressure, level, etc.)
• Power distribution - 480 VAC
• Can perform all required PM checklists
• Can perform all required ISO Calibration for plant production equipment.
• Knowledge of general maintenance techniques, processes, and procedures for the repair, installation, and modification of a variety of company equipment, systems and facilities

Education and Certifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent equivalent (minimum requirement)
• Combination of technical training and schooling equivalent to that generally obtained in a two-year college or apprenticeship program. Veteran’s with technical training are urged to apply.
• Associates Degree in Industrial Maintenance and/or 5 years’ experience (preferred)

Skills/Abilities/Behaviors:

• Skilled in the use of basic hand, shop and power tools and wide range of test and measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics and drawings.
• Ability to conduct various tests to systems and must know and apply appropriate regulations and standards.
• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain same.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions on the most appropriate approach to solving problems.
• Effective creative thinking and trouble shooting skills.
• Good critical judgment and initiative.
• Ability to cooperate well with others to follow safety procedures and prevent injuries.
• Experience in the printing and converting industries.

Physical Demands

• Work requires physical strain such as extended periods of standing and walking in the production facility, and some occasional lifting of heavy items, i.e. cores or shafts.
• Ability to lift 55+ pounds on a frequent basis.
• Other physical demands include crouching and reaching.
• Use of ladders and elevated walkways required.

Work Environment

• Standard industrial type environment. Exposed to typical plant and outside environment with periodic exposure to inclement weather, noise, oil, grease, and chemical odors to some extent.
• Exposed to potential hand, eye, and foot injuries, back strain and falls.
• Exposed to electricity, compressed air systems, hydraulics, propane, and chemicals that require proper safety precautions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to noise levels such that we require the use of hearing protection.
• Occasional contact with solvents requires that long-sleeved uniforms, gloves and safety glasses be worn.
• The employee will occasionally be exposed to solvent fumes and flammable liquids.

Why work at Amcor?

• We value safety, integrity, collaboration, accountability and results and out performance
• Amcor is a growing company which means career opportunities both locally and internationally
• The environment is better off because of our leadership and products
• We offer world class benefits including annual bonus opportunities; including various retirement savings/voluntary pension plans (vary depending on country).
• ·We value diversity.  With sites in over 40 countries around the world, you have the unique opportunity to work and grow with a multi-cultural team.

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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links  "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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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