Maintenance Mechanic

Amcor • Muscatine, IA

1d

About The Position

The Mechanic will be responsible for locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation. Mechanics remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts. The Mechanic determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Additionally, Mechanics will need to document any maintenance that may take place.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Vocational school in related subjects desired; demonstrated mechanical ability; six months or more related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Regularly required to stand for long periods; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Good handgrip strength is required.
• Good hand-eye coordination is essential.
• Frequently required to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Work near moving mechanical part, and occasionally in outside weather conditions.
• Ability to work in high room temperatures and humidity.
• Exposed to and/or inhale fumes and/or airborne particles from cleaning fluids, mineral oil, synthetic gear oils, paint and Isopropyl Alcohol.
• Exposed to machine parts operating at extremely high temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Read and comprehend complex, detailed instructions and correspondence.
• Write simple correspondence.
• Effectively present information orally in a one-on-one or small group situation.
• Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Read a ruler in 1/32 of inch increments, dials, micrometers and various pieces of measuring equipment to within .001 of inch accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on cup packagers and carton sealing.
• Perform preventive maintenance of Paper Machinery (PMC) and Thermoforming Cup Forming Machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of carton sealer and related conveying equipment.
• Properly and accurately, complete all required records keeping, ordering and other necessary paperwork.
• Proper use and adherence to Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Must follow precise instructions and directions.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Practice good housekeeping.
• Obey all safety rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform tool changeovers on PMC and Sherwood cup forming machines.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees