Maintenance Automation Specialist (Straight Days, $33-38/hr based on experience)

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference! At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025.
Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space.
Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products.
Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales.
We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company.
Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
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Job Description A Maintenance Automation specialist troubleshoots, services, and repairs computerized systems and robotic devices that are designed to reduce human interaction.
Schedule: 2-2-3 Straight Days 530A-530P.
1/2 the year off on this shift schedule! WHAT YOU GET TO DO Responsible for following all plant and department specific safety rules, procedures, and programs.
Wearing all required personal protective equipment for all plant, department, and task specific requirements.
Responsible for escalating safety issues.
Able to link up with and communicate with all PLC and Drive Platforms Advanced Troubleshooting utilizing Rapid Problem Solving Techniques and other principles Ability to mentor and train other technicians and maintenance trainees on the Amcor systems, and develop training procedures that do not exist.
Capable of seeing and understanding daily production losses relative to system issues and is capable of updating maintenance staff of the Root Cause and the Corrective Actions Capable of understanding and calibrating E/P, Loadcell, and other process sensors/scales.
Capable of setting PID controls on Temperature Controllers Work more closely with OEM’s to understand equipment functionality and setup.
Examples include; NDC, Fife, Davis Standard, Rockwell, Siemens, Wuh, PCMC, Conair, Eurotherm/Parker Capable of designing and implementing Project Improvement Projects specifically in the field of electronics.
Examples include tension control, dancer control, heater updates, etc Capable of updating prints, redlines, through the use of AutoCAD 2D Capable of writing electrical procedures and documentation A willingness to work nights and weekends depending upon the call volume and after hour issues Capable of working directly with Corporate and Plant Engineering.
When requested, participate in larger Capex Projects Responsible for troubleshooting both mechanically and electrically by having a working knowledge of mechanical components of machines and how to repair.
WHAT WE VALUE Mechanical and electrical trouble shooting skills Ability to use various hand tools, multi-meters, computers and oscilloscopes.
Detail oriented, well organized and able to function in a team environment under deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work in a team environment.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Capable of PLC programming using Allen Bradley, Siemens.
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU Working knowledge of plant equipment and preventative maintenance techniques Associates Degree in Electro-Mechanical or Industrial Automation Formal training and/or education in electrical/electrical systems (including PLC’s) preferred.
2-5 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance of plant production machinery and support systems preferred.
Our Expectations We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win.
We are winning when: Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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