Maintenance Parts 5S Technician (MRO)
Amcor
Posted on Mar 28, 2026
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Maintenance Parts Technician is responsible for sourcing, ordering, receiving, stocking, and issuing maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) parts to support plant reliability and uptime. This role ensures the right parts are available at the right time while maintaining accurate inventory records, controlling costs, and supporting the maintenance team’s daily needs.
Key Responsibilities
Parts Ordering & Procurement
- Identify, source, and order maintenance parts, supplies, and equipment to support planned and unplanned maintenance activities
- Create, track, and expedite purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of critical parts
- Work with approved vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate lead times, and resolve pricing or availability issues
- Ensure parts meet equipment specifications and maintenance requirements before ordering
Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate inventory levels of MRO parts, tools, and consumables
- Monitor usage trends and adjust minimum/maximum stock levels to prevent shortages or excess inventory
- Receive, inspect, label, and properly store incoming parts
- Perform regular cycle counts and annual physical inventories; investigate and resolve discrepancies
Maintenance Support
- Issue parts to maintenance technicians, ensuring proper documentation and system entry
- Coordinate with maintenance planners and supervisors on upcoming work orders and required materials
- Identify obsolete, slow-moving, or critical spare parts and make recommendations for stocking strategies
- Support equipment reliability initiatives by ensuring critical spares are available
Systems & Documentation
- Maintain part records, vendor information, and inventory transactions in purchasing systems
- Ensure accurate part descriptions, part numbers, and equipment cross-references
- Maintain documentation for warranties, returns, and special orders
- Generate reports related to inventory levels, spend, and usage as needed
Cost Control & Continuous Improvement
- Assist in controlling maintenance spend through efficient ordering and inventory practices
- Identify opportunities to standardize parts and reduce duplication
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to storeroom organization, processes, and accuracy
- Follow all safety, quality, and company policies related to parts handling and storage
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or supply chain training preferred
- 1–3 years of experience in maintenance storeroom, inventory, or parts procurement
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and industrial maintenance parts
- Experience using purchasing systems and basic purchasing processes
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, inventory software)
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple orders simultaneously
- Effective communication with maintenance, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- Understanding of inventory best practices (min/max levels, cycle counting, critical spares)
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)