Automation Maintenance Technician

Amcor LLC; Stouts (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonuses: $500 after 90 days

Retention bonus: $500 after 180 days

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a maintenance automation specialist in North Carolina. This role focuses on troubleshooting and supporting automation systems, including PLCs, robotics, and related equipment, reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Expect to split time around 80% on automation tasks while aiding the broader maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have strong PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley), robotics troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Robotics troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Hydraulics

Conveyors

Tools

RX Logix PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Yaskawa robotics

Job description

Job DescriptionFirst Shift Monday through Friday 7am -3:30PM.Pay: $36 - $40 per hourThis position is also eligible for retention bonuses:$500 after 90 days$500 after 180 daysThis 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.Primary 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.Must Have Skills: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 daysPreferred Experience:Allen-Bradley PLCsSiemens PLCs.RX Logix PLCsYaskawa robotics.Automated material handling equipment.Mechanical Experience Needed:Hydraulics.Pneumatics.Bearings.Conveyors.General industrial maintenance.Additional Information:Candidates are required to provide their own basic set of hand tools.Our ExpectationsWe 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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate 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 YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)