Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Performs general maintenance and preventative / predictive maintenance on a variety of blowmold and injection, auxiliary and plant support equipment. Individual is required to apply knowledge either gained on-the-job or previous experience of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic theory and procedure to trouble shoot, perform preventative maintenance and complete necessary repairs. The overall goal is to assist in minimizing downtime due to breakdown repairs and PM's as well as optimize the quality of products manufactured to the highest degree.

Reporting Relationship: Maintenance Manager

Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions:

• Apply knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic theory and procedure in maintenance and repair of blowmold and injection, auxiliary and support equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a reasonable degree of competency. Includes ability to understand and trouble-shoot PLC program and logic
• Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy trouble-shoot electrical circuits
• Must be capable of working on the installation of PLC's, change motors, install relays and starters, and install control circuits
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a reasonable degree of competency
• Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy troubleshoot a hydraulic circuit
• Must be capable of working on equipment to repair, change or upgrade the status of equipment
• Must be capable of performing maintenance on all types of equipment represented in the plant with a reasonable degree of skill and competency
• Must have a reasonable degree of skill with refrigeration, drying, conveying, fluid pumps, blowing and vacuum pumps, pneumatic circuits and welding / fabrication
• Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor "No Injuries Safety Contract" and as trained. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and Supervisors. Properly uses all required personal protective equipment.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager to insure the smooth and orderly operation of finished product movement in the area assigned.

Authorization:

• Those employees with authorized training, have the ability to shut down / stop equipment if continued operation is a threat to any employee's health and safety
• Recommend Staff stop production for unacceptable quality
• Recommend Staff quarantine out-of-specification products, materials or supplies
• Contact any member of Management without fear of reprisal concerning questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding quality, working conditions or job environment

Job Specifications and Requirements:

Education and Experience: High school diploma or graduate of vo-tech program preferred. Completed all requirements of Mold Technician or prove previous experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a Manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements: This is a heavy physical demand job. Lift / push / pull up to 100 pounds 50 feet using a hydraulic hand jack (this is the equivalent of a static push / pull of approximately 70 pounds). Maximum frequent lifting weight of 75 pounds from ground to 6 feet overhead. Occasional frequency of lifting up to 100 pounds from ground to 6 feet overhead. Maximum frequent carrying weight of 60 pounds for 10 feet. Employees are required to stand / walk for up to 11 hours per shift on a concrete floor. Employees must be able to work 12-hour shifts day or nights, including weekends and holidays. Employees are required to bend; turn / twist; kneel; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations.

Required Safety Equipment: Employees are required to continuously wear hearing and eye protection, as well as protective clothing including steel toe shoes. Employees must wear hard hats during operation of cranes or man-lifts.

Other Requirements: Supplies own tools sufficient to perform maintenance tasks in the disciplines of the scope needed to perform assigned duties. This includes basic electrical test tools, industrial hand tools, air tools, hand tools, plumbing tools, welding tools, and specialty tools needed for specific job tasks in blow molding and injection, and mold repair / maintenance. Must also supply own toolbox to adequately secure tools. Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values related to job functions. Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions / judgement calls based on the situation at hand. Proficient hand / eye coordination to operate equipment and assemble packaging for shipment. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software related to record keeping and machine troubleshooting / maintenance.