Maintenance Mechanic

  • American Red Cross
  • Allentown, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time
Allentown, PA

2 DAYS AGO

21600010

Summary

Allentown, PA

Competitive Salary

0 Years Experience

High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)

No Commisssion

40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time

Description

Reference #: REQ_68809

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, visitwww.amcor.comILinkedInIGlassdoorIFacebook IYouTube

Job Description

Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Injection and Blow Molding Department

MUST HAVE STRONG ELECTICAL BACKGROUND

All Shifts

Job Summary - PAY RATE: $30 - 39/HR

Performs general maintenance and preventative / predictive maintenance on a variety of blow mold and injection, auxiliary and plant support equipment. Individual is required to apply knowledge either gained on-the-job or previous experience of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic theory and procedure to trouble shoot, perform preventative maintenance and complete necessary repairs. The overall goal is to assist in minimizing downtime due to breakdown repairs and PM's as well as optimize the quality of products manufactured to the highest degree.

Specific Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Apply knowledge of the following in maintenance and repair of blowmold and injection, auxiliary and support equipment:

Mechanical

Electrical

Pneumatic

Hydraulic theory and procedure

Applies knowledge of machines and processes for each of the following to analyse, set-up and maintain equipment for safe and continuous operation:

Drying Apparatus

Mechanical Systems

Ability to apply knowledge of each technical requirement

Ability to read electrical schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a reasonable degree of competency. Includes ability to understand and trouble-shoot PLC program and logic

Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy trouble-shoot electrical circuits

Must be capable of working on the installation of PLC's, change motors, install relays and starters, and install control circuits

Hydraulic Skills

Ability to read hydraulic schematics and identify symbols and control circuits with a reasonable degree of competency

Ability to competently and with a reasonable degree of accuracy troubleshoot a hydraulic circuit

Must be capable of working on equipment to repair, change or upgrade the status of equipment

Must be capable of performing maintenance on all types of equipment represented in the plant with a reasonable degree of skill and competency

Must have a reasonable degree of skill with refrigeration, drying, conveying, fluid pumps, blowing and vacuum pumps, pneumatic circuits and welding / fabrication

Follows all established safety rules and guidelines as outlined in the Amcor "No Injuries Safety Contract" and as trained. Understands and communicates all hazards and safety issues to co-workers and Supervisors. Properly uses all required personal protective equipment.

Performs other related duties as directed by the Maintenance Manager to insure the smooth and orderly operation of finished product movement in the area assigned.

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

Job Specifications and Requirements

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or graduate of vo-tech program preferred

Completed all requirements of Mold Technician or prove previous experience as a Maintenance Mechanic in a Manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements: This is a heavy physical demand job

Lift / push / pull up to 100 pounds 50 feet using a hydraulic hand jack (this is the equivalent of a static push / pull of approximately 70 pounds).

Maximum frequent lifting weight of 75 pounds from ground to 6 feet overhead.

Occasional frequency of lifting up to 100 pounds from ground to 6 feet overhead.

Maximum frequent carrying weight of 60 pounds for 10 feet.

Employees are required to stand / walk for up to 11 hours per shift on a concrete floor.

Employees must be able to work 12-hour shifts day or nights, including weekends and holidays.

Employees are required to bend; turn / twist; kneel; squat; crawl; climb; reach out and up; turn wrist; grasp; pinch; and have finger manipulations.

Required Safety Equipment:

Employees are required to continuously wear hearing and eye protection, as well as protective clothing including steel toe shoes.

Employees must wear hard hats during operation of cranes or man-lifts.

Environmental Factors:

Continuous noise of 85dB

Frequent exposure to chemicals

Occasional exposure to dust / fumes / gas

Heights

Other Requirements:

Supplies own tools sufficient to perform maintenance tasks in the disciplines of the scope needed to perform assigned duties. This includes basic electrical test tools, industrial hand tools, air tools, hand tools, plumbing tools, welding tools, and specialty tools needed for specific job tasks in blow molding and injection, and mold repair / maintenance. Must also supply own toolbox to adequately secure tools.

Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values related to job functions.

Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions / judgement calls based on the situation at hand.

Proficient hand / eye coordination to operate equipment and assemble packaging for shipment. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software related to record keeping and machine troubleshooting / maintenance.

Training Requirements:

New Hire Training (See New Hire Orientation)

Monthly Training (See Plant Training Schedule)

SAP Computer Training

GMP Plant Training (Internal) - Annual

HACCP Plant Training (Internal) - Annual

Glass, Brittle Plastic, Ceramic Fragment Avoidance and Containment Program - Annual

Food Defense - Annual

Communicable Disease - Annual

Forklift Certified based on job duties

Maintenance Levels Program

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account with company match

Dental & Vision insurance

Company-paid Life and Disability insurance

Company-paid Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Paid Parental Leave Program

Tuition reimbursement

Perks

Safety - First Culture

Employee discounts

Fitness Reimbursements

Referral bonus program

Quarterly bonus program

Safety PPE reimbursement (shoes, glasses)

Special events & celebrations

OurExpectations

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... For full info follow application link.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Job ID: 485072178
Originally Posted on: 7/13/2025

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