Electro-Mechanical Technician
Amcor
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
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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.
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Job Description
Assists the Technical Manager in daily maintenance activities. Provides direction and training for work to employees in positions of lesser responsibility.
Major Responsibilities
Demonstrated competency position responsible for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair for production and support equipment with special emphasis on electrical and electronics technologies. Must utilize safe work practices and maintain high standards of integrity and professionalism. Works under general supervision and on projects that are typically complex and require original thinking and action. General directions are given on unusual or new assignments; works independently on majority of activities. Will fill in for Technical Manager and attend meetings as required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management and takes a proactive role in correcting these conditions.
Proactively troubleshoots, repairs, and corrects mechanical, electrical, and process problems to ensure capability of production equipment
Troubleshoots electronics down to the component level to determine cause and remedy of any malfunction
Troubleshoots PLC issues to include code modifications, loading / reloading of programs. Specific PLC hardware/software knowledge will include AB and Siemens.
Troubleshoots and repairs electrical breakdown of AC / DC drives and inverters to include programming and start up configuration/tuning
Maintains, updates, catalogues all PLC software/programs to ensure current versions are easily accessible and backed up
Setup, configure, tune servo drive motors/controls. Specific experience with Rexroth/Bosch MLD/MLC systems desirable
Designs electrical circuits on existing equipment for equipment / safety upgrades
Design / install electromechanical upgrades to existing equipment to include DC to AC upgrades, PLC installation to replace discrete controls
Operates meters, power supplies, service monitors and test fixtures and understands their use and function
Maintain a working knowledge of all plant operating systems and readily access records of diagrams & schematics. Will maintain and update any such drawings / schematics to keep them current.
Work with and help identify contractors to repair, install, remove and/or upgrade equipment
Provides 24/7 technical support for production
Regularly inspects production lines and support equipment and performs necessary repairs and upgrades during preventative maintenance cycles
Operates hand tools and small power tools to include cutting of small parts
Leads assembly, installation, disassembly, and demolition of production equipment and building support equipment as required for upgrades or new installations
Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space.
Maintains building and grounds
Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Education: High School diploma or GED is required. Associate degree or certificate in Electrical/Electronics technology or equivalent. Journeyman certification preferred.
Experience: In addition to the educational requirements eight years minimum work experience in industrial maintenance including troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems. Experience with blown film manufacturing and converting equipment is a plus.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Quality - Is dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity – Ability to meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly and accurately.
Language Skills - Ability to read, and interpret procedure manuals, specification sheets and other product documentation. Ability to write simple reports and instructions. Must be able to read, understand and write in English.
Mathematical Skills – Basic mathematical skills to be able to understand simple mathematical concepts such as percentages and ratios; Ability to read a weight scale and tape measure and/or ruler to perform quality checks and transfer to documents.
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Teamwork - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. Continues to seek solutions when none seem apparent.
Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Must demonstrate the ability to provide senior leadership role. May be asked to substitute for Maintenance Supervisor.
Must have solid electrical and mechanical skills.
Must demonstrate the ability to follow written and verbal instructions with little or no supervision.
Must be able to read and understand mechanical and electrical blueprints, drawings, and schematics
Ability and willingness to work overtime as required. Rotate on-call schedule with maintenance staff.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl while working on a variety of mechanical/electrical machinery. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance. Employee is required to use hands and fingers to use hand tools. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision. Employee must be able to climb ladders, work from a lift, work with and around electricity; may be required to work in confined spaces.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. Employee is frequently in areas or performing duties which require the use of personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses.
Employee must be able to work weekends and/or holidays as necessary; must be able to work flexible hours.
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
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/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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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)