Injection Maintenance Technician

Amcor•Wytheville, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description Injection Molding Maintenance Technician FLSA Status: Non-Exempt SUMMARY Maintains all production machinery and mechanical equipment that comprises the total process of producing PET containers to ensure efficient operation of the machines and facility.

Requirements

Ability to organize own work within the schedules in the most effective and economical way.
Able to conduct work in a manner that will bring credit to the incumbent, maintenance department and Amcor
Provincial/Industrial mechanic certification.
Knowledge in hydraulic and pneumatic
Have basic knowledge in electricity and control.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time. Breaks will be the only time you will have an opportunity to sit.
Must be able to coordinate movements quickly and accurately in a high output production area.
Must demonstrate ability though previous work assignments to work effectively in a fast-paced high-quality manufacturing environment.
Must willingly accept any other duties/changes to position to fit the needs for production as requested by Shift Supervisor.
Must wear safety equipment, personal protective equipment, as required in the area or to perform specific job duties.
Perform all good housekeeping assignments.
Able to help organize and maintain maintenance areas and stock room.
Associates degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Accountable for all projects, repairs and /or improvements on the line as well as any mold changes and maintaining preventative maintenance.
Ensure proper and safe operational conditions of all production and related equipment.
Improve the production equipment, utilities, efficiency and reliability.
Recommend, plan, repair, modify, and fabricate any necessary elements following a problem or a project, which may have an effect on the productivity.
Analyze and resolve all issues related to the equipment.
Ensures cleanliness of all equipment and related areas after repairs or PM’s.
Assist in updating, developing and improving equipment PM program.
Communicate to the supervisor on the condition of all production equipment.
Assist and train production employees in machine conversions and PM’s.
Assist other maintenance employees with repairs, PM, installation commissioning and testing of equipment.
Assist in maintaining appropriate stock of spare parts ensuring that parts catalogue is up-to-date, parts room is organized and kept clean.
Keep all tools in good and safe condition and ensure tools are returned to its appropriate location.
Ensuring toolbox is parked in the designated area after job is completed, top of box must be kept clean of parts and lubricants.
Direct and advise production employees in machine conversion and PM’s.
Flexible-if Over Time is required and covering for vacation.
Ensuring the HazMat area is kept clean and waste material is properly disposed of.
Ensuring the PM cart is stocked and organized.
Perform all duties, in a safe and efficient manner.
Shift Maintenance will also have the systems room checks, Pressco checks, Daily shop housekeeping and Video jet daily PM’s to perform.

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)