Industrial Maintenance Technician — PLC & Machinery Expert

Amcor LLC; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and plant systems in a fast‑paced industrial setting. You will support preventive maintenance, respond to downtime emergencies, and work across mechanical, electrical, and PLC domains to keep equipment running reliably.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with strong PLC knowledge (Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, SLC‑500, PLC‑5), VFDs, and servo systems,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of maintenance technician experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with PLC systems (Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, SLC‑500, PLC‑5), VFDs, servo systems, instrumentation, and 480 VAC power distribution.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and complete ISO calibration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and plant systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure safe, reliable operation of equipment and utilities.
• Respond to emergency repairs to minimize downtime.
• Install, modify, fabricate, and relocate machinery and facility systems using multi‑craft maintenance skills.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Operate shop equipment and use hand, power, and diagnostic tools safely and effectively.
• Document work, requisition materials, and maintain maintenance records.
• Follow all environmental, safety, sanitation, and GMP requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Electrical basics

Mechanical skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Independent work

Tools

Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix PLC

SLC-500 PLC

PLC‑5

VFDs

Servo systems

Instrumentation

480 VAC power distribution

Job description

Amcor is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery and plant systems in a fast‑paced industrial setting. You will support preventive maintenance, respond to downtime emergencies, and work across mechanical, electrical, and PLC domains to keep equipment running reliably.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with strong PLC knowledge (Allen‑Bradley ControlLogix, SLC‑500, PLC‑5), VFDs, and servo systems,