Maintenance Technician

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

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This position is responsible for performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, and supporting production teams during equipment downtime. The role requires maintaining high standards of work quality, adhering to safety and compliance policies, and documenting maintenance activities accurately.

Technicians must have strong technical knowledge of electrical systems (including PLCs), motors, drivers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and plant utility systems. They should demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills, the ability to work independently, and effective communication regarding equipment issues. Physical demands include liftin gup to 80 lbs., frequent bending and climbing, and working in a manufacturing environment with loud noise levels. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is always required.

Accountabilities

1. Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime.

Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System such as AIMS / SAP to create and complete work orders, document corrective actions, and track labor and material costs.

2. Compliance & Safety

Adherence to Amcor Safety Standards and food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, ISO, QMS, QSI).

Use of required PPE and follow safe work practices in all tasks.

Adherence to plant and department specific safety requirements including use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), safe operating procedures, including compliance with Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) procedures and others to protect self and others.

Report injuries, near misses, and property damage incidents immediately to Maintenance Team Lead or Maintenance Manager.

3. Operational Support

Respond promptly to equipment downtime and assist production teams in restoring operations.

Maintain plant utility systems, including electrical, motors / drives, air systems, and resin handling.

4. Documentation & Communication

Accurate record maintenance activities and work orders in a timely manner.

Communicate equipment issues and potential downtime to supervisors.

5. Housekeeping & Facility Care

Keep work areas clean and organized.

Perform additional facility tasks such as snow removal when trained and authorized.

6. Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance processes.

Stay current with technical knowledge and training requirements.

Qualifications / Requirements

Preferred : Associate in Electrical or Mechanical fields.

Experience : Two (2) or more years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills : Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including PLC controls, motors and drives, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, plant utility systems (e.g., water, air, resin handling), ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment independently.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Behaviors

Knowledge :

Electrical systems, including PLC controls, motors, and drives.

Mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Plant utility systems (e.g., water, air resin handling).

Preventive and corrective maintenance practices.

Safety standards and compliance requirements (GMP, HACCP, ISO, QMS, QSI).

Skills :

Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for mechanical and electrical issues.

Technical and electrical issues.

Technical repair skills for production and facility equipment.

Documentation and record-keeping for maintenance activities.

Time management to prioritize tasks under pressure.

Abilities :

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Adapt to changing priorities and respond quickly to equipment downtime.

Lift up to 80 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks (bending, climbing, kneeling).

Operate specialized equipment safely (e.g., snow removal truck after training).

Maintenance focus in loud and fast-paced environments.

Behaviors

Safety- conscious : Consistently follows safety protocols and uses PPE.

Detail-oriented : Ensures accuracy in repairs and documentation.

Team-oriented : Collaborates effectively with production and maintenance teams.

Proactive : Identified potential issues and suggests improvements.

Positive Attitude : Maintains professionalism under time pressure and change conditions.

Willingness to be trained and coached : Open to learning new skills and improving performance through feedback.

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)

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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