Tubes Technician

Amcor; Burgh St. Peter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company located in Burgh St. Peter is seeking a technician to maintain production machinery. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 qualification in Engineering or a similar field and experience in an engineering environment. Responsibilities include performing tool changes, diagnosing machinery faults, and ensuring safety compliance. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including extensive holiday days and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days Holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Christmas Shutdown

3% Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Competence in engineering environment roles such as mechanic or technician.
• Logical and methodical approach to fault finding.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tool changes and set machinery for production.
• Identify and report mechanical faults on machinery.
• Conduct regular safety checks on machines.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical competence

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

Level 2 in Engineering/Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent

Job description

You’re an innovative thinker, passionate about the planet and eager to play a role in creating sustainable packaging that keeps the world healthy, fed and working. You’ll be supporting the Technicians ensuring that quality items are produced in line with the company standards, on time and in full. You will report to the Production Manager and the working hours are dependent on department. Shifts will consist of Continental 12 hour shifts (36/48/36) Key Job Accountabilities As part of the Technician Team you’ll be responsible for...

Responsibilities

• Carrying out tool changes and setting for plastics moulding machinery
• Fault finding on machinery, identifying mechanical faults, set up issues, ancillary equipment settings and production quality issues.
• Report to your Supervisor when any machines are stopped for any reason other than tool changes. Report all machine faults if they cannot be cured or are affecting production and agree a suitable course of action.
• Raise maintenance works orders detailing any machine faults to the maintenance department.
• Carry out regular safety checks on all machines and equipment and take appropriate action to deal with any non‑compliance.
• Ensure a QC check is completed on machines or at your supervisor’s request accurately every 2 hours.
• Ensure at every QC check that all visual & functional checks are carried out carefully & in accordance with procedures.
• Always inform your supervisor when a bottle is not to specification and discuss and carry out appropriate corrective/remedial action.
• Ensure that tool changes, colour changes etc., are carried out in accordance with the training procedure as laid down by the Manager/Technical supervisor or relevant work instructions.
• Ensure the machines are running correctly and safely at all times in accordance with the Injection programme.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in Engineering/Vehicle Maintenance or similar/equivalent
• Clear and proven competence of recent work in a technical role in an engineering environment, e.g. Motor Mechanic, vehicle technician, machinist, service engineer or similar.
• A logical and methodical approach to problem solving/fault finding issues.
• Ability to work on own initiative to achieve objectives and taking responsibility for work/action undertaken.
• Confident in challenging existing practices in a positive manner, and looking for continuous improvement in all areas of work.
• Ability to undertake duties in every respect as laid out in the job description (further training if required).
• Conscientious and thorough in all aspects of work responsibilities, and has a professional approach to work.

Values

• I act with integrity at all times
• I speak up and lead by example
• I balance today and tomorrow
• I Champion
• I anticipate and address customer needs
• I look externally for ideas
• I innovate every day
• I Dream I see and pursue opportunities everywhere
• I ask what if and why not?
• I seek excellence and personal growth
• I Make I take initiative and find solutions
• I learn quickly from mistakes
• I don't give up when things get difficult
• I Play
• I care for and support my colleagues
• I help the global business grow
• I contribute to collaboration across Amcor Company

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days Holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)
• Christmas Shutdown
• 3% Pension Scheme