Automation Technician

Amcor • Victoria, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor or Team Lead, provides support in the automation areas; observes all safety rules and conducts assigned duties in a safe manner.

Requirements

• Knowledge normally acquired through completion a High School diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Machine Tender/Packer or equivalent experience is required.
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Basic mathematical skills to be able to understand simple mathematical concepts such as percentages and ratios.
• Ability to read and interpret procedure manuals, specification sheets and other product documentation. Ability to write simple reports and instructions. Must be able to understand and write in English. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.
• Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time.

Nice To Haves

• Training as a Quality Inspector/Lead Packer and previous experience as a Lead Packer highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the Production Supervisor or other management personnel. Leads by example and maintains a safe environment for self and co-workers.
• Identifies when equipment needs repair, cleaning or adjustment and reports issues to Lead Operator/Team Lead/Production Supervisor.
• Maintains packaging levels on all equipment in the automation areas; orders packaging as necessary and returns unused packaging to warehouse following established procedures.
• Completes all product changes and sets up new products on all automated equipment. Ensures that correct product is running by using online schedule and schedule released by Scheduler.
• Logs a variety of production data and inputs into automated tracking system as needed. Prints Traveler reports and provides them to Operators after product changes or after completion of a work order to verify that the product is running and correct packaging supplies are being used.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets or exceeds plant and department housekeeping standards. To maintain a clean and orderly workplace, Automation Technicians may be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed.
• Properly packages finished goods to include correct use of labels, sleeves, twist ties, outers and pallet patterns. Responsible for verifying, executing and proper packaging of all finished goods to achieve the best cosmetic presentation possible, as well as stretch wrapping pallets, printing and applying labels on finished goods as necessary.
• Resets malfunctioning automated equipment including conveyors, sleeving units, carton erector, pallet conveyors, robotic arms and all such equipment as may be added/changed in automation areas. Cleans equipment area of missed sleeves, glue on equipment surfaces. Replaces missed rolls and puts through automated process or repacks by hand.
• Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
• May conduct pre-shift meeting and training with employees to provide information on production, quality, safety, policy issues.
• Must be able to work any shift and occasional overtime.

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 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED