Maintenance Technician, Days

Amcor; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Kenosha is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on plant machinery including Sidel Blow Mold systems, conveyors, chillers, towers, air compressors, dryers, strappers, stretch wrappers, and palletizers.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensure safety practices, participate in preventive and predictive maintenance, and collaborate with operations staff. A high school diploma and manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, some college, technical or vocational education preferred.
• Previous manufacturing work experience is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communications skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of processing and maintaining various types of production machinery and equipment by performing predictive and preventive maintenance work, troubleshooting and machine repairs in a timely manner.
• Dismantles 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.
• Repair electric circuits with complete understanding of electrical schematic diagrams.
• Ability and willingness to learn new equipment operation, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Determines 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.
• Helps organize and maintains maintenance areas and stock room.
• Performs 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.
• Covers vacations and other absences according to Kenosha local attendance policy.
• Ability to learn and efficiently use Amcor computer programs – such as SAP, FMS, MS Outlook, etc.
• Safety conscious and observe all safety practices and rules – e.g. PPE, lock-out/tag-out, electrical code safe practices, confined space entry programs, and more.
• Accepts other duties/changes to position as plant and production needs require.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical reasoning

Team guidance

Safety awareness

Learning agility

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, some college, technical or vocational education preferred

Tools

SAP

FMS

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Summary:Maintenance Technician coworkers are responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of all plant machinery and equipment. The various plant machinery and equipment that a Maintenance Technician will need familiarity with may include, but not limited to: 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.

• Knowledge of processing and maintaining various types of production machinery and equipment by performing predictive and preventive maintenance work, troubleshooting and machine repairs in a timely manner.
• Dismantles 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.
• Repair electric circuits with complete understanding of electrical schematic diagrams.
• Ability and willingness to learn new equipment operation, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Determines 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.
• Helps organize and maintains maintenance areas and stock room.
• Performs 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.
• Covers vacations and other absences according to Kenosha local attendance policy.
• Ability to learn and efficiently use Amcor computer programs – such as SAP, FMS, MS Outlook, etc.
• Safety conscious and observe all safety practices and rules – e.g. PPE, lock-out/tag-out, electrical code safe practices, confined space entry programs, and more.
• Accepts other duties/changes to position as plant and production needs require.

Job Description

Job Summary:Maintenance Technician coworkers are responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of all plant machinery and equipment. The various plant machinery and equipment that a Maintenance Technician will need familiarity with may include, but not limited to: 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

• Knowledge of processing and maintaining various types of production machinery and equipment by performing predictive and preventive maintenance work, troubleshooting and machine repairs in a timely manner.
• Dismantles 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.
• Repair electric circuits with complete understanding of electrical schematic diagrams.
• Ability and willingness to learn new equipment operation, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Determines 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.
• Helps organize and maintains maintenance areas and stock room.
• Performs 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.
• Covers vacations and other absences according to Kenosha local attendance policy.
• Ability to learn and efficiently use Amcor computer programs – such as SAP, FMS, MS Outlook, etc.
• Safety conscious and observe all safety practices and rules – e.g. PPE, lock-out/tag-out, electrical code safe practices, confined space entry programs, and more.
• 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 Amcor Kenosha’s 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.
• All employees of Amcor Kenosha have the right to refuse “Unsafe 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, some college, technical or vocational education preferred.
• Previous manufacturing work experience is preferred.
• Good written and verbal communications skills are required.