Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Summary

Install and maintain production, ancillary, and plant equipment in safe operating condition. Performs general maintenance and preventative / predictive maintenance on a variety of molding, 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 preventative maintenance, as well as optimize the quality of products manufactured to the highest degree equipment is capable of producing.

Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Adheres to Amcor Rigid Packaging Safety and Quality policies and procedures. Monitor assigned line’s operation while complying with safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards by:
  Apply knowledge of the following in maintenance and repair of molding, auxiliary and support equipment:
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Pneumatic
• Hydraulic theory and procedure
• Applies knowledge of machines and processes for each of the following to analyze, set-up and maintain equipment for safe and continuous operation:
• Molding Equipment
• Mechanical Systems
• Construction
• Ability to apply knowledge of each technical requirement:

Mechanical Skills

• 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

Electrical Skills

• 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

Hydraulic Skills

• 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 Ensuring that safety guards are in place
• Must work cooperatively with a team of employees.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions Must be adapt at the use of a variety of hand, hydraulic and pneumatic tools.
• Must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to assist with the education and training of other employees.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must have demonstrated maintenance and troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as well as systems using electric motors and sensors for operational functions (i.e., automated equipment.)
• Must be able to read schematics and blueprints. Performs and documents preventive maintenance (PM) activities. Maintain production, auxiliary equipment, and plant equipment in safe operating condition. Assists with the education and training of other employees. Installs production and auxiliary equipment following Plant and departmental standards and applicable local ordinances.
• Makes repairs to building and facilities as required.
• Respond to production breakdowns and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Maintains work area in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Assists in line changeovers.
• Helps keep the equipment manuals organized and current. Interfaces with other employees as well as vendors and / or customers as required to help insure timely delivery of a quality package.
• Welds and cuts steel and aluminum parts as required in the performance of repair or installation activities. May be required to perform some machining functions to keep equipment operating in emergencies.
• Acts as a maintenance resource for others. Analyzes equipment and/or system breakdowns and…