Automation Technician

Amcor

About The Position

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. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for providing technical repair and support to the various machinery found in the production areas and the equipment that is found within the building and systems. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting the design, programming, assembly, installation, and support of automation projects throughout Amcor Plastics Corporation. Ideal candidate will have strong background in automation and mechanical hands-on experience. This person will be the project technical lead and may be responsible for some project management activities.

Requirements

Two year degree in automation, manufacturing, or proven hands on control experience.
Proven experience in PLC logic and programming and development of HMIs.
Knowledge of Set up and communications of AC drives preferred
Good Mechanical aptitude.
Ability and desire to learn new technologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Robotic experience
Vision system Experience
Pneumatics experience
Servo Experience

Responsibilities

Assist with building and programming on new and rebuilt equipment.
Follow mechanical and electrical prints
Trouble shoot mechanical and electrical equipment
Responsible for adherence to all company, industry, and regulatory procedures
Responsible for participating in post project review
Maintain and enforce all company safety, environment and Department of Health requirements

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)