Mechanic (Day Shift) 7AM-7PM

Amcor•St. Helens, OR

5d•$35 - $40

About The Position

The Mechanic works with maintenance personnel to keep plant equipment in top working order and support the release of high-quality products. Duties include troubleshooting and repairing electronic, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and optical systems; reading programmable controller information to diagnose complex issues; and diagnosing and repairing AC and DC motor controls. The role also involves inspecting equipment before repair, identifying necessary parts and tools, replacing mechanical components, communicating with plant personnel and the Maintenance Manager, and accurately recording completed work. The Mechanic maintains clean work areas, safely operates a forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack, and follows plant safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, electrical safety, hazard communication, and personal protective equipment requirements. Other duties or jobs may be assigned. This is a 12-hour day-shift position, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, on a rotating schedule of three days on/two days off followed by two days on/three days off. Starting pay is $35.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience, with a $1.00 increase after 90 days. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, retirement savings plan eligibility, paid time off, sick time, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

At least 2 years of successful experience in an industrial maintenance manufacturing environment, or a combination of education and experience.
High school education or GED equivalent.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Demonstrated dexterity using hand tools.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds safely.
Ability to intermittently sit, bend, climb, twist, crouch, reach, and lower.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain and interpret problems and receive and understand work assignments.
Ability to use computers and various computer software.

Nice To Haves

Injection molding machine abilities.
Electrical background.

Responsibilities

Work professionally with maintenance personnel to keep equipment in top working order and support the production of high-quality products.
Troubleshoot, remove, and replace electronic, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and optical systems.
Pre-inspect parts or equipment to determine required parts, supplies, forms, tools, tool repair, and shop equipment, and communicate those needs to the Maintenance Manager.
Read programmable controller information to diagnose complex problems.
Diagnose and repair AC and DC motor controls.
Replace belts, pulleys, cables, chains, bearings, gears, and related equipment.
Communicate with plant personnel when requested to review deficiencies.
Accurately log all work performed.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Operate a forklift, scissor lift, and pallet jack safely and efficiently.
Follow plant lockout/tagout, electrical safety, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, and other safety procedures.
Perform other duties and/or jobs as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans; coverage is available after 30 days of employment.
Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees and varying by location.
Sick time.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year and varying 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, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.
Opportunity for growth and advancement.