Maintenance Technicain

Amcor•Fulton, KY

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs plant machinery and equipment to support safe, efficient production and the release of quality products. The role works with maintenance personnel, mold technicians, and other plant employees to troubleshoot and service equipment, document work, and keep work areas orderly. Duties may also include fabrication and installation, building maintenance, facility repairs, and installing or relocating equipment. The position requires troubleshooting and repair across mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and optical systems. The technician performs preventive maintenance, reads PLC information and schematics, diagnoses motor controls, and applies plant safety procedures, including lockout/tagout. The role also includes safely operating a forklift and may involve training others and working with little supervision in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and 2 or more years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing experience, technical school and/or an associate degree from an accredited technical institute, or a combination of education and experience.
Experience with electrical distribution and machine controls ranging from 24 to 480 volts AC/DC.
Knowledge of relays, motor contactors, motor starters, solid-state relays, soft starts, and variable-frequency drives.
Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams, equipment manuals, and work orders and use them to troubleshoot and perform maintenance.
Familiarity with PLC operation and troubleshooting; strong PLC programming skills are also specified.
Extensive knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems and injection molding machines.
Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively with employees, vendors, and customers.
Ability to work effectively with little supervision, take initiative, and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work as a cross-functional team member.
Ability to train others.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to regularly stand for long periods; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds.
Vision abilities including distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
Ability to work frequently near moving mechanical parts and to be frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

Responsibilities

Represent Amcor professionally and exemplify its behaviors and values.
Work with maintenance personnel and mold technicians to keep equipment in good working order and support quality production.
Pre-inspect equipment and parts to identify required parts, supplies, forms, tools, and shop equipment, and communicate with the Maintenance Manager.
Troubleshoot, remove, replace, modify, repair, and rebuild plant equipment and machinery.
Read programmable controller information to diagnose complex problems and troubleshoot PLC programming.
Diagnose and repair AC and DC motor controls.
Replace belts, pulleys, cables, chains, bearings, gears, and related equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance and clean and lubricate molding machines and equipment.
Visually inspect machines, locate malfunctions, and measure parts to identify wear, misalignment, or improper operation.
Document and accurately log repairs and maintenance work performed.
Communicate with plant personnel about equipment deficiencies when requested.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
Perform equipment installation or relocation and, as needed, fabrication, building maintenance, and general facility repairs.
Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and other safety procedures when working on equipment.
Train others and work as a cross-functional team member.
Perform other assigned duties.

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; may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid Parental Leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.