Maintenance Specialist

amcor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor in Kentucky seeks a Maintenance Journeyman to diagnose and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems on production machines. You will lead technicians in the supervisor's absence and drive improvements with the Engineering team.

The ideal candidate brings strong electrical/PLC skills, mechanical knowledge, and a responsible, collaborative work approach. Safety and training are emphasized in this role.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and with others.
• Exceptional Electrical and PLC skills. Knowledge on mechanical systems.
• Able to accept responsibility for work performed.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills.
• Dependable and motivated.
• Good past work experience.
• Journeyman papers or equivalent technical degree preferred.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to work at heights (with or without fall protection). Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.
• Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms and horns on forklifts.
• Stereoptic vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10-12 point font at a distance of 12-18 inches. Ability to complete an "Isihara" color vision test.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds at a minimum of ten times per hour.
• Ability to lift 45 pounds over shoulder height a minimum of ten times per hour.
• Able to work in extremes of heat/cold.
• Able to work independently in a potentially isolated area of the building.
• Verbal communication adequate to use a radio and or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the complex.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Engineering team on continues improvements in their production area.
• Inspect and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, electrical an d mechanical systems on machines.
• Direct the Maintenance Journeyman or Maintenance Apprentice in absence of GL .
• Be technical lead in high priority breakdowns.
• Stay cognizant of all work performed on assigned machines and machine performance.
• Assist GL in disciplinary matters of personnel within group .
• Maintain neat and orderly appearance of shop areas and machines.
• Seek training to stay current with job requirements.
• Assume control of machine when a situation arises which has potential for personal in jury or rapid deterioration of machine.
• Insure a safe and healthy work environment for department personnel.

Skills

Electrical skills

PLC skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Dependable

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Journeyman papers or equivalent technical degree

High School diploma or GED

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work with the Engineering team on continues improvements in their production area .


2. Inspect and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, electrical an d mechanical systems on machines.


3. Direct the Maintenance Journeyman or Maintenance Apprentice in absence of GL .


4. Be technical lead in high priority breakdowns.


5. Stay cognizant of all work performed on assigned machines and machine performance.


6. Assist GL in disciplinary matters of personnel within group .


7. Maintain neat and orderly appearance of shop areas and machines.


8. Seek training to stay current with job requirements.


9. Assume control of machine when a situation arises which has potential for personal in jury or rapid deterioration of machine.


10. Insure a safe and healthy work environment for department personnel.

TRAINING

Training in this position requires a thorough knowledge of the above responsibilities. Training will be provided by qualified personnel who have an understanding of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Able to work independently and with others.


2. Exceptional Electrical and PLC skills . Knowledge on mechanical systems.


3. Able to accept responsibility for work performed.


4. Excellent trouble shooting skills.


5. Dependable and motivated.


6. Good past work experience.


7. Journeyman papers or equivalent technical degree preferred.


8. High School diploma or GED equivalent


9. Ability to work at heights (with or without fall protection). Must not be at risk of sudden alterations in consciousness.


10. Hearing sufficient to recognize and respond to shouted warnings, alarms and horns on forklifts.


11. Stereoptic vision of 20/40 or better and peripheral vision of 70 degrees or greater and ability to read 10-12 point font at a distance of 12-18 inches. Ability to complete an \"Isihara\" color vision test.


12. Ability to lift 45 pounds at a minimum of ten times per hour.


13. Ability to lift 45 pounds over shoulder height a minimum of ten times per hour.


14. Able to work in extremes of heat/cold.


15. Able to work independently in a potentially isolated area of the building.


16. Verbal communication adequate to use a radio and or paging system to contact other co-workers in other areas of the complex.

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.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

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