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 necessary
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Abides 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.
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
Qualifications: Education
AAS in Electrical Technology or Computer Technology or five years of manufacturing experience in controls/automation technology.
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Other Requirements:
Training Requirements
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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/van
Other 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 Setting
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