Automation Technician

Amcor • Henderson, NV

6d

About The Position

The Automation Technician performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on automated equipment in accordance with machine manuals and company policy. The role supports production by setting up automation equipment for mold and equipment combinations, responding to equipment-down requests, designing and manufacturing product-control devices, and rebuilding prime-moving hardware. The technician also performs preventive maintenance, maintains a clean work area, follows safety procedures, and understands food safety, ISO, and plant safety policies. Lockout/tagout and forklift training are required. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. They should be able to read safety and equipment documentation, perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers and decimals, follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions, and use common-sense reasoning to address problems involving several variables.

The expected starting rate is $36.00; the actual starting pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amcor offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The employer describes its commitment to safety, employee development, customer success, responsible packaging, and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers and decimals.
• Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, or diagram form and address problems involving several variables.
• Lockout Tagout training is required.
• Forklift training is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on automated equipment according to machine manuals and company policy.
• Set up automation equipment for each mold and automation equipment combination as required.
• Support production floors by responding to emergency equipment-down requests and gathering information from equipment operators professionally.
• Design and manufacture equipment product-control devices.
• Rebuild equipment prime-moving hardware as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all automation equipment.
• Perform job requirements safely and professionally.
• Complete Lockout Tagout training.
• Complete required forklift training.
• Keep all areas of responsibility, including machines and floors, clean.
• Understand and follow food safety, ISO, and plant safety policies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Wellness initiatives and wellbeing programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual vacation allotment and paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees; may vary by location
• Paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year; may vary by location
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement, subject to approval
• Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED