General Technician
Amcor
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
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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.
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Job Description
Title: General Technician – Pre-make Ready
Reports to: Pre-make Ready Lead
Summary: To ensure the quality, integrity and serviceability of print cylinders.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OVERVIEW:
Following company policies and procedures ensure all cylinders received are recorded and visually inspected for damage during shipping. Cylinder location is recorded and cylinder is stored in racks in Pre-make Ready Area. According to company policies and procedures remove correct cylinders listed on set up sheets identifying and logging rack number. Following safety procedures, remove cylinder to work bench to inspect for serviceability. Follow procedures for moving correct cylinder to staging area prior to installation on press. Complete all necessary paperwork to ensure the correct job number, cylinder number, unit number and color is correct for particular job on press. Remove cylinders at job finish according to company policies and procedures ensure that all bearings are properly removed and cylinder is cleaned and safely returned to correct location in rack. Maintain and clean all sumps as required ensuring sumps are properly assemble and disassemble according to procedures. Maintain schedule of wash solvent changing (every three weeks). Follow correct documentation according to MSDS sheets. Properly disassemble and clean cylinder without damage ensuring cylinder is thoroughly cleaned and safely removed and stored. Operate SRS according to manufacture’s specifications and procedures ensuring all policies and procedures are followed at all times. As an active member of the Pre-make Team participate in all team meetings and group discussions. Support all other Production groups at all times. Maintains and follows all company policies and procedures for EHS, personal protection, and hazard materials/waste handling according to established guidelines.
- Follows all personal protection procedures by use of appropriate personal protective equipment at all times while in designated areas and specific tasks requiring the use of PPE.
- Follows established procedures and guidelines for the handling and disposal of all hazardous materials/waste.
- Maintains and wears proper uniform according to company policies.
- Uses company provided safety lifting equipment, i.e., hoist, jacks, vacuum manipulators, etc.
- On a regular basis, examines work areas to keep it in a safe and neat condition, including but not limited to proper grounding, cleanup ink and solvent containers.
- Follow all Clean Vision requirements maintaining the Pre-make Areas in a clean and safe working environment at all times
- Properly stores and arranges work area to maintain cleanliness and safe environment following all safety rules and regulations for grounding, storage, spill clean-up, etc.
- Effectively demonstrates the ability to maintain work area in a safe and proper working order including but not limited to cleaning press area, mopping floors, and emptying trashcans.
Any and all other duties as may be required or requested.
Requirements:
High School or G.E. D. required 2 years previous experience in a manufacturing facility
Physical Demands
The ability to lift up to 100 lbs. Is required This position may require prolonged periods of standing, stooping, bending and/or reaching, balancing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, reaching with hands and arms, hearing and speaking. Must be able to hold, touch, feel and manipulate with hands and equipment in a safe manner. Manual dexterity is required. Use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to rotate shifts as required. Must be available to work in excess of 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week when necessary
Must be able to work in repetitive functions as well as other dut
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.
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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)