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Maintenance Shift Lead Mechanic/Technical (Injection Molding)

Amcor

Hot Springs, AR

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Coaching, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Control Systems, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Facebook, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Safety, High School Diploma, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Injection Molding, Leadership, LinkedIn, Loaders, Maintenance Services, Manufacturing, Mechanical Maintenance, Medicine, Mentoring, Nutrition, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Regulations, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Vision Plan, YouTube
LOCATION
Hot Springs, AR
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description


Job Summary


We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Shift Lead Mechanic to lead maintenance operations during an assigned shift in an injection molding manufacturing environment. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused, responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and maintaining safe, efficient maintenance practices. The Shift Lead Mechanic serves as the primary maintenance contact for the shift and provides technical direction to the maintenance team. This is a Night Shift Position.


Key Responsibilities


Maintenance & Troubleshooting


+ Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain injection molding machines (hydraulic, electric, and hybrid).

+ Maintain and repair auxiliary equipment including dryers, chillers, loaders, granulators, and mold temperature units.

+ Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and prioritize repairs based on safety and production impact.

+ Diagnose complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical issues.

+ Troubleshoot heaters, thermocouples, sensors, PLC-related faults (basic), hydraulic systems, and mechanical components.

+ Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.


Leadership & Work Coordination


+ Provide hands-on technical guidance to maintenance technicians.

+ Assign and prioritize maintenance work, including emergency repairs, preventive maintenance, and planned tasks.

+ Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with quality and operational standards.


Communication & Documentation


+ Participate in daily maintenance and shift handoff meetings.

+ Communicate equipment status and maintenance priorities to production, quality, and technical teams.

+ Accurately document all maintenance work in the CMMS, including failures, repairs, and parts used.


Safety Responsibilities


+ Follow and enforce all safety rules and procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).

+ Perform work in compliance with company safety policies and applicable regulations.

+ Promote a strong safety-first culture and hold team members accountable for safe work practices.


Team Leadership & Development


+ Coach, train, and mentor maintenance technicians.

+ Support skill development and consistent maintenance standards.

+ Ensure accountability for workmanship, performance, and safety.


Required Qualifications


+ High school diploma or equivalent required (technical certification preferred).

+ Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience.

+ 2+ years of injection molding maintenance experience preferred.

+ Strong knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

+ Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

+ Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.


Preferred Experience & Skills


+ Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

+ Basic PLC troubleshooting experience (no programming required).

+ Knowledge of material handling systems, mold protection, and temperature control systems.

+ Familiarity with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys).


Physical Requirements


+ Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work on machinery for extended periods.

+ Ability to lift and carry tools or components up to 35 lbs .

+ Ability to work in environments with heat, noise, and moving equipment.

+ Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).


Work Environment


+ Fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

+ Exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature variations.

+ Must be flexible to work assigned shift, overtime, or emergency call-ins as needed.


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


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 I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube


Equal OpportunityEmployer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/SexualOrientation/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.


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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We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.


Benefits


When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:


+ Medical, dental and vision plans

+ Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location

+ Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location

+ Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

+ Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

+ Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Retirement Savings Plan with company match

+ Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

+ Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)


About Amcor


Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC 


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