Electrical Maintenance Technician – PLC/Drive Upgrades

Amcor LLC

Shelbyville (IN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician in Shelbyville, KY to install, test, repair and maintain electrical and electronic plant equipment across the site. You will troubleshoot using PLCs and schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with upgrades and safety improvements to minimize downtime.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong problem solving, and adherence to OHSE policies.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent with technical training.
  • Minimum 4 years manufacturing maintenance experience.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLC, Eurotherm, Siemens drives, PLC process control.
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics, perform IPC calibration.
  • Forklift certification or ability to obtain it.
  • Strong safety culture and OHSE compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Install, test, repair, and maintain electrical/ electronic plant equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment using PLCs, manuals, diagrams, and test tools.
  • Respond to emergency repairs and fire system issues outside hours.
  • Install conduits, wiring, circuit breakers, transformers, and components.
  • Read and interpret PLC programs, blueprints, schematics and drawings.
  • Perform preventive and breakdown maintenance on plant equipment.
  • Coordinate with maintenance lead and engineering on upgrades and projects.

Skills

Electrical maintenance
Troubleshooting
Blueprint reading
PLC programming / automation
Safety compliance
Team collaboration
Forklift certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent
Two-year technical training / apprenticeship

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC equipment
Test and measuring equipment

Job description

Amcor is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician in Shelbyville, KY to install, test, repair and maintain electrical and electronic plant equipment across the site. You will troubleshoot using PLCs and schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and assist with upgrades and safety improvements to minimize downtime.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong problem solving, and adherence to OHSE policies.

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