Electrical Technician

at Amcor Flexibles Inc in Mundelein, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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, visitwww.amcor.com.

Job Description
Responsibilities include and are not limited to: Maintain and repair equipment associated with the facility and production in an electrical capacity or otherwise as assigned.
Job Dimensions:
Schedule: Day Shift, Monday - Friday
Principal Accountabilities:
About 70% of the job will be performance of site electrical and control systems
About 20% of the job will be electrical projects
Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems
Establish and maintain preventative maintenance procedures for all electrical systems. Carry out preventative maintenance as written in accepted procedures
Establish and conduct electrical training for maintenance personnel on various pieces of equipment
Adhere to lock-out, tag-out program
Hands on ability to assist maintenance technicians as needed
Maintain a neat and orderly work area
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
Knowledge & Experience:
2 years work related experience directly associated with PLC's and DC and AC drives
Understanding of motor control concepts, Servos - VFD's.
Electrical enclosure and panel building experience
Must be able to support a 24 hour operation
Basic networking knowledge - IP addresses and remote terminal set-up
Demonstrated interpersonal and communicational skills with all levels of the organization
Printing, converting and extrusion experience a plus
Skills/Abilities/ Behaviours:
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills relating to PLC's, AC/DC drives and 3 phase power and power distributions
Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits using multi-meter
Able to look at schematics and understand the circuitry and what's occurring
Self-motivated with the ability to solve problems logically and quickly
Education & Certifications:
Associates degree in the electrical field
Physical Demands
Work requires physical strain such as extended periods of standing and walking in the production facility, and some occasional lifting of heavy items, i.e. cores or shafts.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Other physical demands crouching, and reaching.
Use of ladders and elevated walkways required.
Work Environment
Standard industrial type environment. Exposed to typical plant and outside environment with periodic exposure to inclement weather, noise, oil, grease, and chemical odors to some extent.
Exposed to electricity, compressed air systems, hydraulics, propane, and chemicals that require proper safety precautions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently exposed to noise levels such that we require the use of hearing protection.
Occasional contact with solvents requires that long-sleeved uniforms, gloves and safety glasses be worn. The... For full info follow application link.

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Amcor Flexibles - United States 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 links "EEO is the Law" Poster and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 847-362-9000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.