Maintenance Technician - ARP

Amcor Rigid Packaging; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off starting at 40 hours per year

Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year

Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Job summary

Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking a candidate in Dallas, Texas to support ISB/Blowmolding processes. Responsibilities include operating palletizers and strappers, ensuring high-quality production, and following safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and demonstrate strong hand/eye coordination. The role offers a plant manufacturing setting with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience operating equipment with hand/eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production objectives and safely operate machines.
• Inspect products for quality defects and stop production if needed.
• Participate in safety training and maintain cleanliness in work areas.

Skills

Hand/eye coordination

Understanding of food safety

Participation in quality training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Position Overview

Responsible for supporting ISB/Blowmolding process and Injection, including operation of palletizers, strappers, baggers. Operation of blowmold and Injection machines involves performing short-cycle, repetitive, and control functions in set patterns to attain high-quality production output that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintains standard production objectives through proper machine operation and accurately records production. Knows and practices safe and proper start-up and shut-down procedures for each machine.
• Performs minor adjustments to machinery involving hand movements and simple hand tools to ensure smooth, continued machine operation.
• Follows and adheres to all Food Safety requirements within the plant.
• Has authority to stop machines/production to communicate machine problems and breakdowns to Supervisor or Maintenance Mechanic.
• Inspects product for quality defects and has authority to stop production due to quality issues.
• Maintains housekeeping of all assigned areas, applying Good Manufacturing Practices to meet plant goals.
• Actively participates in Quality training and Good Manufacturing Practice meetings to assist in continuous improvement of plant operations.
• Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook and as trained during various safety-related training programs.
• Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co‑workers and managers/supervisors, properly using all personal protective equipment.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor/Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent. Some post‑secondary education preferred (i.e., Technical or Vocational education).
• Previous hand/eye coordination to operate equipment.

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Learning on the Fly
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Drive for ResultsMotivating Others
• Building Effective Teams
• Functional/Technical Skills

Relationships

• Amcor co‑workers (hourly/salaried)
• Amcor Leadership

ADA Requirements

Normal Vision; Distant Vision; Near Vision; Hearing/Listening; Sitting; Talking/Speaking; Hand/Finger Dexterity; Walking; Standing; Stooping; Pushing/Pulling; Bending; Kneeling; Climbing; Lifting (amount 50+ pounds); Carrying (amount 50+ pounds); Driving – Forklift; Lifting (amount < 50 pounds); Carrying (amount < 50 pounds); Driving – Automobile/truck/van; Other Physical Requirements: None.

Work Environment

Plant Manufacturing Setting.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

EEO Rights and Accommodation

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please read the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster". 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.

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)