Maintenance - Lead

About the role

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Job Overview

Responsibilities include and are not limited to: troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains plant production machinery, support equipment, building, and other systems throughout the site to maintain optimum operating conditions and plant productivity. The Maintenance Mechanic Team Leader also assists with related upgrades, improvements, and assigned projects as required.

Job Dimensions

• Part of AF Mundelein Maintenance Team
• Hourly non-exempt, no direct reports.
• Must be available on some weekends and some holidays.

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $38; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience between $35 and $40.

The salary range provided reflects the anticipated starting salary base pay for this role at the time of this posting and does not necessarily reflect full earning potential over the course of employment. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.

Principal Accountabilities

• Leads all assigned shifts and crew team members in day to day tasks, special projects, etc.
• Monitor and prioritize work orders for team.
• Maintenance point of contact for Production Supervisors and Engineering team (After hours as needed).
• Schedule Maintenance staff accordingly with the Engineering and Maintenance manager to complete projects and tasks.
• Develop Training program for maintenance team with Engineer and Maintenance Manager.
• Receives and performs job assignments through work orders, sketches, PM schedules, blueprints or verbal instructions. Follows applicable codes and regulations on work performed.
• Strengthen relationship with vendors.
• Assist in developing spare parts management process.
• Responds to emergency requests for repairs/replacements.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains a variety of production machinery and equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and parts.
• Installs, modifies and relocates machinery and equipment and performs fabrication, welding, mechanical, electrical, electronics, plumbing, carpentry, or other maintenance skills.
• Repairs and modifies buildings and plant systems as required.
• Reads and interprets manuals, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and other written installation and repair instructions.
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance of assigned plant equipment, machinery and systems including gauges, filters, fluid levels, system readings, cooling tower, gas burners, air compressors, chillers, etc.
• Requisitions and secures materials, tools, and supplies needed for assignments.
• Uses a variety of measuring and testing equipment to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment and systems.
• Uses a wide range of shop, hand, and power tools common to the various trades applied.
• Maintains specified records, logs and system readings.
• Troubleshooting and repair of components such as rolls, shafts, bearings, drive belts, drive chains and gear boxes utilizing basic mechanic’s hand and power tools
• Troubleshooting and repair of pumps, valves and piping systems to include pipe threading
• Troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic cylinders and controls
• Perform a routine setup and operate a drill press, lathe, mill and grinding machine
• Perform basic layout, steel fabrication and welding of carbon steel
• Possess a knowledge of mechanical blueprint reading
• Understanding of basic water treatment principles
• Document work completed on MP2 work orders
• Follow prescribed environmental, safety and health rules
• Complies with sanitation guidelines and good manufacturing practices related to neatness, product cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

• Understands, adheres to and reinforces EHS policies and directives
• Ability to work independently and in concert with Electronics Technician as well as production co-workers.
• Minimum 5 years manufacturing work experience and/or 1 year as Maintenance Technician ll, with experience & training to include:
• Allen Bradley PLC (SLC-500 and/or PLC5)
• Eurotherm Drive (590-690 Series)
• Process Control & Instrumentation (temperature, flow, pressure, level, etc.)
• Power Distribution (480 Vac & below)
• Machine Control
• Can perform all required PM checklists (Primary, Slitting, Pouching)
• Can perform all required ISO Calibration for plant production equipment.
• Knowledge of general maintenance techniques, processes, and procedures for the repair, installation, and modification of a variety of company equipment, systems and facilities

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Combination of technical training equivalent to that generally obtained in a two-year college or apprenticeship program.

Skills/Abilities/Behaviours

• Skilled in the use of basic hand, shop and power tools and wide range of test and measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, schematics and drawings.
• Ability to conduct various tests to systems and must know and apply appropriate regulations and standards.
• Forklift Certification or ability to obtain same.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions on the most appropriate approach to solving problems.
• Effective creative thinking and trouble shooting skills.
• Good critical judgment and initiative.
• Ability to cooperate well with others to follow safety procedures and prevent injuries.
• Experience in the printing and converting industries.

Physical Demands

• Work requires physical strain such as extended periods of standing and walking in the production facility, and some occasional lifting of heavy items, i.e. cores or shafts.
• Ability to lift 55+ pounds on a frequent basis.
• Other physical demands include crouching and reaching.
• Use of ladders and elevated walkways required.

Work Environment

• Standard industrial type environment. Exposed to typical plant and outside environment with periodic exposure to inclement weather, noise, oil, grease, and chemical odors to some extent.
• Exposed to potential hand, eye, and foot injuries, back strain and falls.
• Exposed to electricity, compressed air systems, hydraulics, propane, and chemicals that require proper safety precautions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to noise levels such that we require the use of hearing protection.
• Occasional contact with solvents requires that long-sleeved uniforms, gloves and safety glasses be worn.

Additional information

The employee will occasionally be exposed to solvent fumes and flammable liquids. Working with these chemicals possess a risk of fire or explosion from an ignition source, therefore Static Dissipating

Our Expectations

We 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 when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Accelerate 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity:

Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• 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)