Electrical Technician
Amcor
- Centerville, IA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Install, connect, test, and maintain electrical systems for a variety of purposes, including climate control, security, and communications.
- Install and maintain the electronic controls for machines in business and industry.
- Work with blueprints during installation of electrical systems in factories, office buildings, and other structures.
- Update blueprints to reflect improvements or upgrades to plant equipment.
- Must follow the National Electric Code and comply with State and local building codes when installing these systems.
- Use testing equipment, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to check the circuits for proper connections, ensuring electrical compatibility and safety of components.
- Install coaxial or fiber optic cable and other telecommunications equipment.
- Install telephone systems, perimeter lights, intercom systems, and fire alarm and security systems.
- Connect motors to electrical power and install electronic controls for industrial equipment.
- Repair motors, transformers, generators, and electronic controllers on machine tools and industrial equipment.
- Periodically inspect equipment, and locate and correct problems before breakdowns occur. Includes the monthly work orders associated with preventative maintenance.
- Replace items such as circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wire.
- When working with complex electronic devices, they may work with engineers, engineering technicians, or industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers.
- Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, knives, and hacksaws. They also use power tools, conduit bender, and testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, and test lamps.
- Perform all job duties with safe work practices.
- All Good Manufacturing Practices must be followed.
- Know and maintain their role in Food Safety.
- Must be able to perform the duties stated above with minimal supervision.
- Must provide own personal hand tools.
- Must complete Electrical Technician training syllabus for this position in the appropriate time.
- Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
- Must follow electrical safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Scheduled shifts A,B,C,D
- May work nights or weekends, be on call, and willing to provide vacation relief when necessary.
- High school courses in mathematics, electricity, electronics, mechanical drawing, science, and shop provide a good background.
- A background in electronics is increasingly important because of the growing use of complex electronic controls on manufacturing equipment. Therefore, special training offered by postsecondary technical schools or equivalent experience is required.
- 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