Automation Controls Technician - PLC/SCADA, 24/7 Plant

Amcor Rigid Packaging; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Amcor Rigid Packaging is seeking an Automation Controls Technician to maintain instrumentation, control systems, and communications across plant production lines. You will troubleshoot, install, diagnose, and repair automation hardware to support GMP, safety, and quality goals.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 7–10 years in a manufacturing setting, with experience in PLC/SCADA and Allen-Bradley systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent with 7–10 years of relevant maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with industrial communication and PLC messaging.
• Experience in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, drives, network switches/routers, and radio communication devices.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and wear PPE.
• Support and maintain automation systems.
• Modify and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and related components (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Assist in installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and components.
• Work with plant personnel on SCADA implementation and control system design.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture and interfacing.
• Plan, schedule, install, monitor, configure, troubleshoot, repair, backup, and upgrade production environments.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with new equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Ensure safety compliance with lockout/tagout and confined space entry procedures.

Skills

PLC messaging

SCADA

Troubleshooting

Project management

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SCADA software

Job description

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

Job Description

Shift: M-F (overtime as needed)

PositionOverview:

The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining instrumentation, control systems, and electronic communications in support of plant production, quality, GMP, and safety goals. The ideal candidate would have a strong work ethic and background fixing electromechanical systems, providing production efficiency and performance metrics for entire production lines. Implement process/production monitoring and product quality controls, including network integration and SCADA interface, on new and existing production systems. They will provide technical guidance and assistance to the troubleshooting, operation, and maintenance of control systems including hardware and software. Working as part of a team, the technician will provide technical knowledge and guidance for designated interface groups, and carry out installation, diagnostics, repair, and ensure the reliability of industrial control systems and equipment.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for following all plant and department-specific safety rules, procedures, and programs. Wearing all required personal protective equipment for all plant, department, and task-specific requirements.
• Responsible for the support and maintenance of the Automation systems.
• Proven ability to modify and troubleshoot competently PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, etc. (Allen Bradley preferably).
• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and components.
• Works directly with plant personnel in SCADA implementation and controls systems design.
• Develops and maintains documentation for system architecture and interfacing.
• Perform planning, scheduling, installation, monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, repair, backup, and upgrade for production environment.
• Support Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with new equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Ensure safety compliance with policies like lockout/tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry
• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and electrical hazards
• Ensures all maintenance personnel are properly trained and aware of potential safety and/or health risks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and seven to ten years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required. Prior experience with plastic manufacturing technology is strongly preferred.
• Proven record with Industrial communication and PLC messaging.
• Experience in a 24 / 7 high-volume manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• SCADA, PLCs, HMI, Drives, Network Switches/Routers, and Radio communication devices
• Strong knowledge in plastic equipment maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret technical diagrams and procedures. Strong mathematical skills
• required. A high degree of organizational skills is required.
• Experience in practicing advanced methods in the application of PLC, motion controls, and SCADA systems
• Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects promptly within budget.
• Strong troubleshooting skills required. Incumbent must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Requirements:

Normal Vision

Distant Vision

Near Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

Stooping

Pushing/Pulling

Bending

Kneeling

Climbing

Lifting (amount 50+ pounds)

Carrying (amount 50+ pounds)

Lifting (amount < 50 pounds)

Carrying (amount < 50

pounds)

Work Environment: Plant Manufacturing Setting

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.

Benefits Overview

When you join Amcor Rigid Packaging, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, including 80 hours of paid time off each year
• 9 company-paid holidays per year
• ARP Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits
• Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leaves
• 401 (k) & ROTH 401 (k) Savings & Investment Plan w/ company match
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Fitness and Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

Pay Transparency Addendum

The pay range for the above-referenced position is determined by taking into account many factors such as experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, education, and other business-related factors. Salary decisions are based on each job. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $45.00 to $49.00 per hour.

OurExpectations

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 links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. 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

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)