Controls/Electronics Technician

Job DescriptionPosition Overview:The electronics technician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. The primary role of the Controls Technician is to provide detailed technical support to their home plant operations team. This role will encompass the following tasks specifically but can be called upon to assist in technical matters as deemed necessaryEssential Responsibilities And DutiesAbides by all Amcor’s Safety and Quality policies and procedures. Detailed diagnostic analysis of plant operations equipment Development of preventative and predictive maintenance systems for plant operations Parts list, cost and timeline to complete repair / overhaul of the detailed diagnostic analysis Design and integration of improvements to automated quality inspection systems Provide hands on assistance in the completion of events surrounding the diagnostic analysis Troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and programming issues related to plant controls Identification and interaction with vendors specifically to replace or improve the reliability of OEM equipment used by the operations and maintenance team Provides direction on Preventive / Predictive maintenance plan to achieve optimal operational reliability to include scheduling Provide onsite, scheduled training on controls systems, preventive and predictive maintenance. Provide phone support for the plant operations team to assist in troubleshooting / repair of controls and automation. Provide on-site after hours support for the plant operations team to assist in troubleshooting / repair of equipment Work with the site’s operations leadership on new product / equipment installation, startup, and commissioning. Development of training materials and work instructions to facilitate consistent application of Best Practices Travel to provide project support to Amcor plants as requested. Work overtime as needed to complete assigned tasks.AuthorizationThose 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 environmentQualifications: EducationEducation and ExperienceAAS in Electrical Technology or Computer Technology or five years of manufacturing experience in controls/automation technology._______________________________________________________________________Other RequirementsAbility to review, correctly interpret and modify PLC’sAbility to use Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Wonderware software. Familiar with Beckhoff DATA Acquisition system, and networking between systemsExperience with multiple brands of (HMI) touch screen applications and programmingAbility to recognize and understand numbers and values related to job functionsAbility to visually and mentally make priority decisions / judgement calls based on the situation at handProficient hand / eye coordination to operate equipment and assemble packaging for shipmentAbility to speak, read, and write English in order to communicate with co-workers and vendors, read work instructions, job procedures and manuals, and document informationAbility to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software related to record keeping and machine troubleshooting / maintenanceTraining RequirementsNew Hire Training (see new hire orientation check list)Monthly Safety and related (CBT) Training (see plant training schedule)SAP Computer Training (internal) GMP Plant Training (Internal) – AnnualHACCP Plant Training (Internal) – AnnualGlass, Brittle Plastic, Ceramic Fragment Avoidance and Containment Program - AnnualFood Defense – AnnualCommunicable Disease – AnnualForklift Certified based on job dutiesAeriel Lift CertificationArc Flash TrainingLevel up training for Maintenance Tech III LVL4_____________________________________________________________________Physical Requirements☒Normal Vision☒Distant Vision☒Near Vision☒Hearing/ Listening☒ Sitting☒Talking/Speaking☒Hand/Finger Dexterity☒ Walking☒Standing☒Stooping☒Pushing/Pulling☒Bending☒Kneeling☐Climbing☒Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)☒Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)☐Driving- Forklift☐Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)☐Carrying (amount < 50 pounds)☐Driving – Automobile/truck/vanOther Physical Requirements: a. Lift / push / pull up to 1000 pounds 50 feet using a hydraulic hand jack (this is the equivalent of a static push / pull of approximately 70 pounds) b. Maximum frequent lifting weight of 75 pounds from ground to 6 feet overhead. c. Maximum frequent carrying weight of 60 pounds for 10 feet . d. Employees are required to stand / walk for minimum of 8 hours per shift on a concrete floor. e. Employees must be able to work 8-hour shifts day or nights, including weekends and holidays. f. Employees are required to bend; turn / twist; kneel; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations..Work Environment : Plant Manufacturing SettingOur ExpectationsWe 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 WhenOur people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)