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We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!
At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.
Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit www.amcor.com.
Job Description
I. Purpose
Provide electronic maintenance and troubleshooting in maintaining efficient electrical systems throughout the facility. Assist in electrical upgrades and electrical engineering projects to ensure machine reliability and uptime.
II. Duties
Task 1: Electronic Diagnostics and Repair
- Fix broken electronics on worktable. (Table set at 39" high and equipped with stools.)
- Aid determines the difference between process problems and maintenance corrective actions.
- Detect electronic malfunctions and repair malfunctions.
Task 2: Paperwork/ Computer Entry - Review paperwork for jobs to be completed.
- Enter parts collected and fixed into computer system.
- Enter daily reports to supervision and management
- Experience with standard Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook are required.
Task 3: Duties - Lead Troubleshooter
- Assist/Direct lead mechanic/multi maintenance in what work needs to be done to correct issues or complete a work assignment.
- Knowledge of PID control.
- Knowledge of class 1 Div 1 and class 1 Div 2.
- Be able to read / write electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic.
- Read and comprehend electrical and instrumentation drawings.
- Competence with Allen-Bradley programmable logic controllers (SLC, PLC, and ControlLogix families), Siemens STEP 7, as well as Human/Machine Interfaces (HMIs) such as AB PanelView, FactoryTalk View.
- Troubleshoot PLC programs and be able to make programming changes when required.
- Understanding of industrial power circuits, installation practices, and general OSHA Safety practices.
- Ability to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, LEL, pressure switches, temperature switches, weighing systems, valve actuators and positioners.
- Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot motor control systems including VFDs, servos, and robotic systems.
- Understanding of networking protocols and hardware (switches, routers, firewalls).
- Abide by GMPs as related to working in a food production facility.
- Experience with standard Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook are required.
- Capable working safely around voltages up to 480VAC. Understand safety concerns with working with voltage up to 12 KV.
- Power distribution: Knows how power is distributed though the plant and understands how to safely isolate/restore power as needed.
- Material handling system/rail unload systems: Understands transfer of material from rail car to extruder.
- Provide direction to union maintenance on day-to-day tasks that are directed from management.
- Responsible for decision making on maintaining plant production operations.
- Communicate issues to supervision and management by sending shift reports on open and closed items daily.
- Complete investigations on safety and disciplinary actions for upper management review.
- Work with contractors to resolve issues when necessary to meet productions and downtime needs.
- Approve overtime on and emergency breakdown basis.
- Responsible for communicating instructions to mechanical leads.
- Responsible for communicating and working with on shift crew leaders.
- Responsible for Maximo work order flow.
- Responsible for decisions if equipment must be shut down for safety or possible further equipment failure in conjunction with on shift crew leader.
- Responsible for spot checking work (mechanical and electrical) to ensure timely completion of all work.
- Responsible shifts turn over.
Task 4: Specific skill tasks of software and measuring device - Use of DMM and clamp on meters
- Use O-scope
- Use of calibrator to monitor/source controls signals
- Use of thermal imager
- Use of meggar
- Use 922 air flow meter
- AB connectivity
- Ethernet devices
- USB devices
- DF1 devices
- RS 485/232 devices
- DH 485/RIO devices
- AB software
- RS Logix 5/500/5000
- Drive Explorer
- RS Linx
- SSD LINK
- Can connect to LINK system
- Can TS and correct Fiber Optic failures
- Safety controllers
- Pilz
- ABB
- AB safety relays
- Keyence light curtains/laser scanners
- Sick safety PLCs
- Automation Direct
- Yaskawa, Drive Works
- Fanuc robots
- EDC/XDC
III.
Knowledge 1. Requirements
- Associates Degree in Electronics.
- Five (5) years practical experience in machine installation, wiring and maintenance in a manufacturing environment is required including 3-Phase power conversion, AC/DC drive systems, process instrumentation, temperature control using Thermocouples and RTDs, and PLC's programming and repair.
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in written from with all levels of plant personnel, engineers, electricians, mechanics, supervisors, and outside vendors.
- Good computer skills and knowledge of office software and Internet access search.
- Good math skills in math calculations and conversion units of measurements. As well as ability to perform geometrical calculations.
- Read electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics; both domestic and European. Understand mechanical drawings.
- Pass Electronics test.
2. Sources
- The Electronics Technician must have the skills and ability to comprehend and apply the following:
Theory - Advanced Electrical Theory
- Advanced D-C Drive Technology
- Advanced A-C Drive Technology
- PLC Programming
- Project Coordinator
- Sensor Technology
- Control Loop Programming
- Drive Tuning
Practical Application - Example - Servo Motor control, PID Loops
- Siemens & Eurotherm Digital Drives
- Siemens, Allen Bradley, Eurotherm Digital Drives
- General Electric, Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley
- Winder Drive Updates
- Analytical Instruments
- Temperature & Process Controllers: Eurotherm, Honeywell
- Drive Tuning Process Control Stopping to Minimize Waste
IV.
Contacts 1. Internal
Has daily contact with senior engineers and department supervisors with relation to work assignments and direction.
2. External
Has contact with outside suppliers, repair facilities, and machine manufacturers.
V.
Responsibility - Safety is top priority.
- Preventative electrical maintenance.
- Research system changes and maintain equipment to ensure the highest level of machine productivity is achieved.
- Accountable for making complex decisions, which require knowledge and understanding of both time and dollars in equipment repair or replacement.
- Understand decisions may impact process downtime, costly equipment damage/repair, and safety implications.
- Coordinate work not only with maintenance and operating departments, but act as a resource for planning, organizing, and implementing process improvements in the qualified fields.
- Be willing to work all shifts which include weekends.
- Be willing to work overtime as the need arises.
- Comply with all AIB, Safety, and Company policies.
- Participate and attend on-site employee meetings.
- Regular attendance is required.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 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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