Automation Technician

Overview

 

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube

Responsibilities

 

Schedule:  Tuesday-Saturday 3:30pm-12am,  Will train on 1st shift for about 6 weeks 8am-4:30pm.

 

1 The Automation Systems Technician position is to be the in-house resource for the operation, maintenance and repair of the automated packaging systems.

2 To perform any and all tasks necessary to maximize efficiency and uptime of the automated packaging systems including robots, leak detectors and vision systems.

3 Sets up equipment for robot automation packing.

4 Set up and maintain leak detectors and vision systems.

5 Performs PM’s on robots, leak detectors and vision systems.

6 Sets up new robot application for automated packaging.

7 Trouble shoots in-process automation application issues.

8 Supports and adheres to all BERRY safety policies.

9 Follows and supports all BERRY GMP’s.

10 Repairs automation equipment as necessary.

11 Trains production personnel in the operation of automation equipment.

12 Performs general maintenance on automation equipment (robots, leak detectors and vision systems).

13 Recommends case counts and packaging sizing to allow effectiveness of automated packaging system.

14 Modifies software and programs as necessary for automated systems.

15 Setup, trouble shoot and debug new automation applications.

16 Advise set-up personnel on automation setups.

17 Maintains in-house expertise on automation issues.

3.18 Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

 Must be able to remember department and company policies and procedures, and recall multiple operations.

Must be able to analyze and prioritize projects, and have the ability to respond to instructions, and follow through in an independent manner.

Must be able to organize and plan daily activities.

Must be able to make quick, precise and good judgmental decisions based on current information and past experiences.

Ability to gather information quickly, communicates to others, and reacts in a timely manner.

Able to respond in emergency situations with a cool head, and be able to direct to the appropriate person.

Must be able to maintain focus on multiple duties, prioritize, and adjust schedule as necessary.

Must maintain ownership of responsibilities in the department and support the quality system process.

 

Additional Info

 

Education and/or Equivalent Experience

Must have basic math skills to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and working with decimals.

Five (5) years of Industrial Maintenance experience or equivalent on the job training.

Basic electronic training in a formal atmosphere or equivalent on the job training.

Three (3) years of PLC experience.

Must be able to speak, write, and read effectively.

Must possess good verbal and written communication skills

Must be computer literate.

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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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