PET Mechanic (preferably has plastics experience) - NIGHT SHIFT

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Amcor Flexibles, LLC is seeking an experienced maintenance mechanic for a 12-hour shift to inspect, repair, and optimize packaging machinery in a fast-paced facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, verify guarding and cycle times, and coordinate downtime reporting while supporting teammates and ensuring safety.

The role requires basic tools, plastics experience preferred, strong reading and math skills, and the ability to follow detailed instructions with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have own set of basic tools.
• Prefer plastics industry experience.
• Stand/walk/lift for 12-hour shift continuously.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and work from technical manuals.
• Basic math applicable to maintenance work.
• Follow written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Forklift certification is required.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machines for proper guarding at start of shift.
• Identify machine priority level at start of shift.
• Verify machines run correct cycle times.
• Ensure material loading not behind schedule after breaks.
• Check grinders and hydraulic oil level at shift start.
• Record downtime, issue parts, and assist others as needed.
• Make minor machine adjustments and repairs to fix quality issues.
• Perform timely PMs and accurately fill PM work orders.
• Changeover equipment and startup equipment as required.
• Follow Amcor safety policies and keep workspace clean.

Skills

Own tools

Plastics experience

Communication skills

Read manuals

Math skills

Follow instructions

Forklift cert

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Duties:

• Must pass LOTO training


• Inspect all machines for proper guarding at start of shift


• Identify machine priority level at start of shift


• Verify machines are running proper cycle times at start of shift


• Verify material loading system is not running behind at start of shift and after every break


• Check grinders at the start of shift and after every break


• Check hydraulic oil level and temperature at the start of shift


• Verify all machines are working properly and not slamming at the start of shift


• Perform PMs in a timely manner and properly fill out the PM work orders


• Make minor machine adjustments and/or repairs to correct Quality issues


• Report all parts used immediately so replacements can be ordered in a timely manner


• Changeover equipment, startup equipment, and make minor processing adjustments


• Will be responsible for recording machine issues and submitting Downtime Report


• Provide assistance to Production Assistants, QAs, other Mechanics, Technicians, and Engineer

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED


• Must have own set of basic tools


• Preferably has PLASTICS experience


• Able to stand, walk, lift, reach, bend, and climb continuously during 12 hour shift


• Good communication and organizational skills


• Can read and work from technical manuals


• Can use math as applied to maintenance work


• Can follow written instructions with minimal supervision


• Forklift certifiable


• Work well with others


• Positive morale


• Able to make thoughtful well-reasoned decisions


• Can pick up and move up to 50 pounds


• Must follow all Safety behaviors and keep a clean work space


• Must wear long sleeve shirts, pants, steel toe, ear plugs, safety glasses, hard hat, and hair net


• Experience in one of the following required:
  INDUSTRIAL Electrical
  Pnuematic
  Hydraulic
  EBM , RHB. SBM maintenance and processing

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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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.

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Benefits

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

• 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 and 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)