Maintenance Technician, Days

Amcor•Ames, IA

About The Position

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for preventive maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of plant machinery and equipment in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environment. Equipment may include Sidel blow-molding machinery, leak detectors, conveyor systems, chillers, towers, air compressors, dryers, strappers, stretch wrappers, and palletizers. The role requires close attention to quality and detail, familiarity with maintenance practices and tools, and the ability to work safely and support production needs. The technician performs predictive and preventive maintenance, diagnoses and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues, and determines the parts and materials needed for repairs. The position also involves maintaining orderly work and stock areas, supporting and guiding coworkers in safe equipment operation, learning company computer systems, and providing coverage for absences according to local attendance policy. The technician may be required to remain on an assignment until it is complete or the Maintenance Manager releases them, and to take on other duties as plant and production needs change. Safety is central to the role. Employees are expected to follow safety policies and procedures, use required protective equipment, report incidents and hazards, assist with safety improvements, and refuse unsafe work. Amcor describes its broader mission as providing innovative and responsible packaging solutions, with safety as a core value.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to recognize and understand numbers and values, including entering data into a database.
Effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to provide coverage for vacations and other absences.
Proficiency through experience and/or certificates in at least four listed trades: welding, electronics, air compressors, blow molding, micrometers, machine shop, hydraulics, refrigeration, packaging maintenance, calipers, electrical maintenance, programmable logic controllers, injection molding, or building maintenance.
Familiarity with hand tools and maintenance practices.
Ability and willingness to learn new equipment operation, troubleshooting, and repairs.
Ability to follow safety practices and rules.

Nice To Haves

Some college, technical, or vocational education.
Previous manufacturing work experience.
Experience operating a forklift.
Desire for continuing education within job requirements or for personal enrichment.

Responsibilities

Perform predictive and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely repairs on production machinery and equipment.
Dismantle machinery and equipment to remove, replace, or repair defective parts using hand and power tools.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic circuits using schematics.
Repair electrical circuits using electrical schematic diagrams.
Determine the materials and parts needed to service or repair equipment.
Maintain and organize maintenance areas and the stock room, and complete housekeeping assignments.
Interact with and guide maintenance staff and production operators in the safe operation of equipment.
Provide coverage for vacations and other absences in accordance with the Kenosha local attendance policy.
Learn and use Amcor computer programs such as SAP, FMS, and MS Outlook.
Follow safety practices and rules, including PPE, lockout/tagout, electrical safety practices, and confined-space entry programs.
Carry out work safely, communicate safety concerns, and suggest proactive safety improvements.
Immediately report accidents, incidents, near misses, and injuries to a Team Lead or Management.
Follow company medical and first-aid procedures and properly use required PPE.
Help improve the health and safety program, set a good example for coworkers, and refuse unsafe work.
Remain on an assignment until it is completed or released by the Maintenance Manager.
Accept other duties or position changes as plant and production needs require.

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; may vary by location.
Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.