Maintenance Technician

Amcor; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

HSA/FSA

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor in Tacoma is seeking a journeyman maintenance technician with high-level mechanical skills related to molding machines, auxiliary systems, and a manufacturing plant’s general infrastructure needs.

You will diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, and work overtime as needed while providing your own tools. Safety is a top priority, and you will collaborate with maintenance staff to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds or more repeatedly.
• Prior experience with injection and blow mold machines in a maintenance capacity.
• Basic math skills with an understanding of the decimal system.
• Ability to work overtime and be on call to handle emergency situations.
• Understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic functions.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to safety is a #1 priority.
• Diagnose problems and make important repairs to get the machine back online as quickly as possible.
• Communicate with affected team members on the production floor, in setups, and other maintenance personnel.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Provide your own tools.
• Use the appropriate tool in the safest way possible for the task.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in meeting team/plant goals, searching for cost‑saving opportunities, and managing downtime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Compensation

Starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience between $28.00/hr and $32.00/hr.

Job Summary

As a journeyman position this job requires high level mechanical skills related to molding machines, auxiliary systems, and a manufacturing plant’s general infrastructure needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 35 pounds or more repeatedly.
• Prior experience with injection and blow mold machines in a maintenance capacity.
• Basic math skills with an understanding of the decimal system.
• Ability to work overtime and be on call to handle emergency situations.
• Understanding of pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic functions

Job Responsibilities

• Commitment to safety is a #1 priority.
• Diagnose problems and make important repairs to get the machine back online as quickly as possible.
• Communicate with affected team members on the production floor, in setups, and other maintenance personnel.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Provide your own tools.
• Use the appropriate tool in the safest way possible for the task.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in meeting team/plant goals, searching for cost‑saving opportunities, and managing downtime.

Attributes

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude
• Basic Computer Skills
• High Level Communicator
• Integrity
• Independence
• Cooperation

Equal Opportunity Employment

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Benefits

• 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; 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)