Electrical Technician

Job Overview

Provide technical support to improve and optimize manufacturing operations and processes at the Des Moines manufacturing site. Coordinate repairs, equipment installations involved with reducing downtime, improving safety and implementing projects assigned.

Acts as a safety leader and puts safety first in all responsibilities. Determines customers’/plants needs by identifying problems, developing and evaluating solutions thereby defining project scope. Must research and produce cost estimates necessary to accomplish scheduled and emergency repairs as well as provide replacement equipment utilizing vendors and internal resources to impact a timely recovery with limited downtime. Initiates equipment modification to increase machine productivity and reduce waste.

The machinery is flexible packaging converting equipment, which includes but not limited to:
Blownfilm, Extrusion Coaters and Rewinders, Facilities, HVAC and Production Support Equipment. Troubleshoot manufacturing operations Electrical, Mechanical and Process issues utilizing all available resources for rapid recovery. Trains operators for proper operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of new, existing or modified equipment including the development of new or revised standard work, updated PM schedules, and training programs to support necessary changes. Develops, prepares and/or assembles the engineering package for each assigned project.

This includes designs, calculations, layouts, schematics, manuals, etc. Provides purchasing services for project materials. This includes reviewing potential vendors contacts with vendors, issuing purchasing orders, price negotiations and expediting delivery. Responsible for improving manufacturing safety, productivity, efficiency, quality and reducing waste of manufacturing operations of which will have a direct effect on profitability.

• Strong knowledge/experience in troubleshooting manufacturing equipment in electrical support role.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of Process Support equipment including but not limited to Chiller Systems, Air Compressors, and Electrical Distribution.
• Strong knowledge of computer systems, area networks, PLC applications, Microsoft Office, CAD Systems, Allen Bradley software and driver a plus.

• A Bachelor’s degree in an Electrical or Mechanical engineering or related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years troubleshooting equipment in a manufacturing environment.

• 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 and may vary by location.
• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short‑term & long‑term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).

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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