Controls/Electronics Technician

Amcor•Allentown, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The electronics technician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. The primary role of the Controls Technician is to provide detailed technical support to their home plant operations team. This role will encompass specific tasks but can be called upon to assist in technical matters as deemed necessary.

Requirements

AAS in Electrical Technology or Computer Technology or five years of manufacturing experience in controls/automation technology.
Ability to review, correctly interpret and modify PLC’s
Ability to use Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Wonderware software.
Familiar with Beckhoff DATA Acquisition system, and networking between systems
Experience with multiple brands of (HMI) touch screen applications and programming
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 speak, read, and write English in order to communicate with co-workers and vendors, read work instructions, job procedures and manuals, and document information
Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software related to record keeping and machine troubleshooting / maintenance
New Hire Training (see new hire orientation check list)
Monthly Safety and related (CBT) Training (see plant training schedule)
SAP Computer Training (internal)
GMP Plant Training (Internal) – Annual
HACCP Plant Training (Internal) – Annual
Glass, Brittle Plastic, Ceramic Fragment Avoidance and Containment Program - Annual
Food Defense – Annual
Communicable Disease – Annual
Forklift Certified based on job duties
Aeriel Lift Certification
Arc Flash Training
Level up training for Maintenance Tech III LVL4

Responsibilities

Abides by all Amcor’s Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
Detailed diagnostic analysis of plant operations equipment
Development of preventative and predictive maintenance systems for plant operations
Parts list, cost and timeline to complete repair / overhaul of the detailed diagnostic analysis
Design and integration of improvements to automated quality inspection systems
Provide hands on assistance in the completion of events surrounding the diagnostic analysis
Troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and programming issues related to plant controls
Identification and interaction with vendors specifically to replace or improve the reliability of OEM equipment used by the operations and maintenance team
Provides direction on Preventive / Predictive maintenance plan to achieve optimal operational reliability to include scheduling
Provide onsite, scheduled training on controls systems, preventive and predictive maintenance.
Provide phone support for the plant operations team to assist in troubleshooting / repair of controls and automation.
Provide on-site after hours support for the plant operations team to assist in troubleshooting / repair of equipment
Work with the site’s operations leadership on new product / equipment installation, startup, and commissioning.
Development of training materials and work instructions to facilitate consistent application of Best Practices
Travel to provide project support to Amcor plants as requested.
Work overtime as needed to complete assigned tasks.
Those employees with authorized training, have the ability to shut down / stop equipment if continued operation is a threat to any employee’s health and safety
Recommend Staff stop production for unacceptable quality
Recommend Staff quarantine out-of-specification products, materials or supplies
Contact any member of Management without fear of reprisal concerning questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding quality, working conditions or job environment

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)