Maintenance Mechanic

Amcor – Allentown, PA

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At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organization listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organization empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organization that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com to apply go to amcor.com/careers.

Job Summary

Performs general maintenance and preventative / predictive maintenance on a variety of blowmold and injection, auxiliary and plant support equipment.  Individual is required to apply knowledge either gained on-the-job or previous experience of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic theory and procedure to trouble shoot, perform preventative maintenance and complete necessary repairs.  The overall goal is to assist in minimizing downtime due to breakdown repairs and PM’s as well as optimize the quality of products manufactured to the highest degree.

Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Apply knowledge of the following in maintenance and repair of blowmold and injection, auxiliary and support equipment:
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Pneumatic
• Hydraulic theory and procedure
• Applies knowledge of machines and processes for each of the following to analyse, set-up and maintain equipment for safe and continuous operation:
• Drying Apparatus
• Mechanical Systems
• Ability to apply knowledge of each technical requirement
• Ability to read electrical schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a reasonable degree of competency.  Includes ability to understand and trouble-shoot PLC program and logic
• Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy trouble-shoot electrical circuits
• Must be capable of working on the installation of PLC’s, change motors, install relays and starters, and install control circuits
• Hydraulic Skills
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a reasonable degree of competency
• Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy troubleshoot a hydraulic circuit
• Must be capable of working on equipment to repair, change or upgrade the status of equipment
• Must be capable of performing maintenance on all types of equipment represented in the plant with a reasonable degree of skill and competency
• Must have a reasonable degree of skill with refrigeration, drying, conveying, fluid pumps, blowing and vacuum pumps, pneumatic circuits and welding / fabrication
• Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor “No Injuries Safety Contract” and as trained.  Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and Supervisors.  Properly uses all required personal protective equipment.

Performs other related duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager to insure the smooth and orderly operation of finished product movement in the area assigned.

Job Specifications and Requirements

Education and Experience: High school diploma or graduate of vo-tech program preferred

Completed all requirements of Mold Technician or prove previous experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a Manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements: This is a heavy physical demand job

Lift / push / pull up to 100 pounds 50 feet using a hydraulic hand jack (this is the equivalent of a static push / pull of approximately 70 pounds).

Maximum frequent lifting weight of 75 pounds from ground to 6 feet overhead.

Occasional frequency of lifting up to 100 pounds from ground to 6 feet overhead.

Maximum frequent carrying weight of 60 pounds for 10 feet.

Employees are required to stand / walk for up to 11 hours per shift on a concrete floor.

Employees are required to bend; turn / twist; kneel; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations.

Required Safety Equipment:

Employees are required to continuously wear hearing and eye protection, as well as protective clothing including steel toe shoes.

Employees must wear hard hats during operation of cranes or man-lifts.

Environmental Factors:

Continuous noise of 85dB

Frequent exposure to chemicals

Occasional exposure to dust / fumes / gas

Heights

Other Requirements:

Supplies own tools sufficient to perform maintenance tasks in the disciplines of the scope needed to perform assigned duties.  This includes basic electrical test tools, industrial hand tools, air tools, hand tools, plumbing tools, welding tools, and specialty tools needed for specific job tasks in blow molding and injection, and mold repair / maintenance.  Must also supply own toolbox to adequately secure tools.

Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values related to job functions.

Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions / judgement calls based on the situation at hand.

Proficient hand / eye coordination to operate equipment and assemble packaging for shipment. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software related to record keeping and machine troubleshooting / maintenance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
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.