Maintenance Leader-ARP

Position Overview

This position provides technical leadership for the operation, reliability, and optimization of Husky PET injection molding systems and associated automation within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Responsible for the strategic coordination of injection maintenance activities, mold changeovers, process startup, and advanced troubleshooting of servo-hydraulic injection systems, hot runner technologies, and mold tooling platforms.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Provide advanced technical oversight of Husky GLine / HyPET injection molding platforms, including:

• Injection unit performance optimization
• Clamp system mechanics and tie-bar stretch monitoring
• Servo-hydraulic drive systems
• Valve-gated hot runner technology
• Mold cooling and thermal management systems
• Automated part handling robotics and downstream equipment
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for Husky machine functionality, diagnostics, and system integration.
• Lead technical troubleshooting of complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and process-related issues affecting machine performance and product quality.

Specific Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Optimize critical injection parameters to maintain stable production including:

• Injection velocity and pressure profile
• Screw recovery and plasticizing performance
• Hold pressure and pack profiles
• Mold temperature and cooling efficiency
• Cycle time optimization

Diagnose and correct process-related defects including

• Preform dimensional variation
• Gate imbalance
• Short shots
• Flashing
• Crystallinity or cooling defects

Utilize statistical process control systems (RealSPC) and production analytics to ensure consistent process capability.

Advanced Mold Changeovers & System Setup

Lead and coordinate complex mold changeovers on Husky injection systems, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid production startup.

Key technical responsibilities include

• Mold installation and precision alignment
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling system integration
• Hot runner electrical interface verification
• Valve gate system calibration
• Robot EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) setup
• Mold protection configuration and validation

Ensure all systems are verified prior to production startup through machine diagnostics and process validation checks.

Equipment Reliability & Predictive Maintenance

Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance strategies for injection molding equipment and auxiliary systems.

• Oversee maintenance programs for: Injection screws and barrels
• Servo-hydraulic pumps and valves
• Clamp assemblies and lubrication systems
• Hot runner systems and temperature controllers
• Cooling manifolds and mold temperature control units
• Robotics and automation interfaces

Additional information

Utilize SAP maintenance systems, FMS monitoring platforms, and machine diagnostics to track equipment performance and maintenance history.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts involving

• Hydraulic pressure instability
• Servo drive faults
• Injection unit wear or degradation
• Mold cooling inefficiencies
• Valve gate malfunctions
• Electrical or PLC communication faults

Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Monitor and analyze production performance through systems such as

• Factory Management Systems (FMS)
• RealSPC statistical monitoring
• SAP production and maintenance reporting
• Evaluate performance metrics including: Machine uptime
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Scrap and defect rates
• Cycle time efficiency

Provide recommendations for process and equipment improvements based on production data.

Technical Leadership & Workforce Development

Provide mentorship and technical training to

• Maintenance technicians
• Setup technicians
• Injection operators

Training focus areas include

• Husky system diagnostics
• Injection process fundamentals
• Mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Mold handling and changeover best practices

Education, Skills & Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Some post-secondary education preferred (i.e., Technical or Vocational education in millwright, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics or industrial maintenance is highly preferred).
• Minimum of five years of experience working with high-speed injection molding equipment, preferably Husky PET injection molding systems.
• Demonstrated maintenance & technical skills:
• Ability to lead by example, and effective communication skills
• Analytical problem-solving skills (DMAIC)
• Good display of interpersonal skills and ability to interact with others in a professional and tactful manner.
• SAP, Basic computer skills (Microsoft office)

Pay and benefits

The starting salary for this position is expected to be between $45.00 per hour to $49.00 per hour, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages, and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits.

Benefits Overview Statement

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

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

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

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

Additional information

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

• 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
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)