Electronics Technician

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Amcor is currently searching for individuals to join our Asheville plant as an Electronics Technician (see details below).

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Position Overview: The electronics technician conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components. The position applies knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation. The electronics technician provides skilled mechanical and electrical/electronic support to all areas of manufacturing. This role will encompass the following tasks specifically but can be called upon to assist in technical matters as deemed necessary by the Plant Engineer.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment, including (PLC) programmable logic controls, numeral controls, HMI, power supplies, VF drives, Servo drive and controls, gauges and test equipment
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment
• Installs, starts up and shuts down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and consistent with OSHA requirements
• Advises operators and line mechanics of operation procedures and requirements for working safely with electrical/electronic and mechanical equipment and components
• Informs appropriate management and line mechanics of potential electrical/mechanical problems and inherent dangers involved
• Maintains company-required performance and maintenance records for identified equipment
• Performs preventive maintenance functions as directed
• Assists maintenance personnel with technical troubleshooting
• Assists and trains other maintenance and other technical-level employees
• Provide parts list, cost and timeline to complete repair / overhaul of the detailed diagnostic analysis
• Maintain, troubleshoot, program and operate automated quality inspection systems, vision systems, metal detection and gauging
• Troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and programming issues related to plant operations equipment
• Identification and interaction with vendors specifically to replace or improve the reliability of OEM equipment utilized by the operations and maintenance team
• Provide phone support for the plant operations team to assist in troubleshooting / repair of equipment
• Provide on-site after hours support for the plant operations team to assist in troubleshooting / repair of equipment
• Work with the Operations and Maintenance Manager on new product / equipment installation, startup, and commissioning
• Development of training materials and work instructions to facilitate consistent application of Best Practices

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Technology or Computer Technology or five years of manufacturing experience in related field
• Minimum of Journeyman Electrical License
• Ability to review, correctly interpret and modify PLC's
• Ability to use Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Wonderware software. Familiar with Beckhoff DATA Acquisition system, and networking between systems
• Experience with multiple brands of (HMI) touch screen applications and programming
• 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 speak, read, and write in order to communicate with co-workers and vendors, read work instructions, job procedures and manuals, and document information
• Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software related to record keeping and machine troubleshooting / maintenance

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

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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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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)