Automation Maintenance Technician

Amcor•Charlotte, NC

6d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting the plant's automation systems, including PLCs, robotics, and other automated equipment. The person in this role will report to the Maintenance Manager and spend approximately 80% of their time focused on automation while assisting the maintenance team as needed.

Requirements

Strong PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley is the primary PLC platform).
Ability to troubleshoot and modify existing PLC programs.
Experience with robotics troubleshooting.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to read electrical schematics.
Must obtain Amcor CEW status and maintain this status, must meet this requirement in 30 to 45 days.

Nice To Haves

Allen-Bradley PLCs
Siemens PLCs.
RX Logix PLCs
Yaskawa robotics.
Automated material handling equipment.
Hydraulics.
Pneumatics.
Bearings.
Conveyors.
General industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot PLC- and robotics-controlled equipment.
Connect laptop to equipment to identify faults.
Reload PLC and robotics programs when necessary.
Make basic edits and minor modifications to existing PLC and robotics programs.
Troubleshoot robotic faults and determine whether the issue is program related, requires a reset, or is a mechanical/electrical issue.
Work with the maintenance team on general maintenance when needed.

Benefits

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)