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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 .
Job Description
Job Summary:
Maintenance Technician co-workers are responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of all plant machinery and equipment. The various machinery and equipment includes: Sidel Blow Mold machinery, leak detectors, conveyor systems, chillers, towers, air compressors, dryers, strappers, stretch wrappers, and palletizers. Close attention to quality and detail is a must while working in a fast-paced and quick changing environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performing predictive and preventive maintenance work, troubleshooting and machine repairs on various production machinery and equipment.
- Dismantling machinery and equipment to remove and replace/repair defective parts using hand and power tools.
- Experienced with hydraulic and pneumatic circuits with aid of schematics for troubleshooting or repair.
- Repairing electric circuits with complete understanding of electrical schematic diagrams.
- Ability and willingness to learn new equipment operation, troubleshooting and repairs.
- Determining materials and/or parts needed for service / repair of equipment.
- Must be thoroughly familiar with hand tools and maintenance practices.
- Provides own general mechanics tools and toolbox.
- Assisting with organizing and maintaining maintenance areas and stock room.
- Performing good housekeeping assignments.
- Ability to interact with and guide other maintenance staff and production operators in safe operation of equipment.
- Willing to remain on an assignment until it is completed or until released by the Maintenance Manager.
- Experience with forklift operation.
- Covering vacations and other absences according to local attendance policy.
- Good computer skills, and ability to learn and efficiently use computer programs – such as SAP, FMS, and email.
- Safety conscious and observe all safety practices and rules – such as PPE, LO/TO, electrical code safe practices, confined space entry programs, and more.
- Ability to work as part of a Team and individually while exhibiting positive teamwork
- Accepts other duties/changes to position as plant and production needs require.
Safety Responsibilities:
- Carry out responsibilities in a safe manner that will not create a hazard to my health and safety, or the health and safety of my fellow coworkers.
- Assist management to help create a safe working environment by communicating any safety concerns and making suggestions for proactive safety improvements.
- Report all accidents, incidents, near misses and/or injuries immediately to my Team Lead or Management.
- Follow company medical and first aid procedures.
- Properly use all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- Set a good example for other employees to follow.
- Assist management in challenging and improving the health and safety program in a forward direction ensuring safety continues to improve and be at the forefront of my actions while at work.
Job Specifications and Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent is required – college, technical or vocational education preferred.
- Previous manufacturing work experience is required.
- Good written and verbal communications skills are required.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Able to recognize and understand numbers and values, including data entry into database.
- Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates schedule flexibility for coverage for vacations and other absences.
- Possesses the desire for continuing education within the job position requirements and/or personal enrichment.
- Demonstrates proficiency through experience and/or certificates in at least FOUR (4) of the following trades:
Welding Hydraulics Electrical Maintenance
Electronics Refrigeration Programmable Logic Controller
Air Compressor Packaging Maintenance Injection Molding
Blow Molding Calipers Micrometers
Building Maintenance Machine Shop
Physical Requirements:
☒Normal Vision ☒Hear / Listen ☒Squat
☒Talk / Speak ☒Reach up and out ☒Grasp
☒Pinch ☒Hand/Finger Dexterity
☒Walk ☒Stand ☒Stoop
☒Push / Pull ☒Bend ☒Kneel
☒Climb ☒Twist ☒Carry (amount 50+ lbs.)
☒Lift (amount 50+ lbs.) ☒Lift (amount
☒Carry (amount
Other Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand and walk up to 12-hours on concrete or other hard surfaces.
- Occasionally required to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
- Must be able to lift, bend and twist repetitively during shift.
- Must be able to bend under 4-foot bottle conveyor.
- Frequent and effective dexterity in fingers and hands to operate hand tools.
- Proficient hand / eye coordination to operate equipment and controls.
Environmental Factors:
- Continuous noise from 70 to 102dB
- Occasional exposure to chemicals
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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