Lead Maintenance Technician - Day (A) Shift

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor Flexibles, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician Lead to supervise maintenance staff and oversee safety, quality, and equipment reliability in a fast-paced plant environment.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial maintenance, strong PLC/hydraulic/electrical repair skills, and a commitment to GMP practices; overtime and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Reading, writing, and speaking English required.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs and maintaining attendance with overtime.
• Experience with hydraulic, PLC and electrical machine repairs preferred.
• Knowledge of Logic Master & Bechoffs is a plus.
• MS Office proficiency and computer literacy.
• Negative drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct maintenance staff on assigned shifts.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules with Maintenance and Production Managers.
• Review daily PM sheets and update maintenance records.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic, PLC, and electrical systems.
• Provide on-shift production support and training as needed.
• Maintain safety, quality, and GMP compliance on the shop floor.
• Balance shop-floor presence (60–70%) with administrative duties.
• Lead by example in safety, workmanship, documentation and teamwork.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Tools

Hydraulic systems

PLC

Electrical repairs

Logic Master

Bechoffs

MS Office

Job description

The Maintenance Technician Lead is responsible for supervising and directing maintenance employees during assigned shifts while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and quality standards. This role includes maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment and facility systems to support safe, efficient plant operations. The position works closely with production, quality, automation, and maintenance teams to ensure operational reliability and performance.

Essential Jobs and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Report to front line leadership.
• Meet with the overlapping shifts and provide the update to communicate the starting work assignments. Example Production Support Work, PM's, W/O's, Project Work or Shop Work.
• Coordinate Preventative Maintenance schedules, weekend & nightly assignments to the Maintenance Mgr. and Production Mgr.
• Review the daily inspection sheets & complete the necessary maintenance paperwork from the previous day and file or forward to the appropriate party. Example PM's & W/O's for closing, Daily Tech sheets file, inspection sheets review & file, purge files as needed. Any changes in trending should be communicated with suggestion of improvement immediately.
• Hands On auditing of PM's and the requirements, to be conducted on a routine basis
• Hands On Production Support as needed. Example Fill in for vacationing technicians, aid in training operators & technicians, extra support to identify and correct mechanical problem areas.
• Office work to cover 30% to 40% of the day while the Hands on Shop Floor presences should average 60% to 70% routinely.
• Hands on Project Work / Shop Work. Example: Rebuilding of replacement parts, securing of the shop and tools, cycle counting inventory as needed, etc.
• Provide the shop floor with a positive can-do attitude and provide the trouble shooting direction required to support manufacturing's daily demand.
• Lead by Example: Safety, Workmanship, Documentation, and Attitude while promoting internal & external departmental teamwork.
• Audit and Implement corrective action on maintenance housekeeping issues.
• Uphold safety & quality absolutes.
• Work and perform to ISO standards.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.
• Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Capable of lifting up to 35lbs
• Capable of complying with all Safety requirements including the use of PPE: PPE includes but is not limited to Bump Cap or Hard Hat, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.
• Capable of maintaining an attendance record within Company guidelines and working required overtime.
• High School Graduate or equivalent with 2+ years technical school preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an industrial manufacturing environment in a multicraft maintenance position preferred.
• Experienced & Knowledgeable in hydraulic, PLC and electrical machine repairs.
• Previous experience with Logic Master & Bechoffs a plus.
• Computer knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
• Negative drug screen results.
• Work in a safe manner

Additional Information

• 6:30am - 7:00pm; 12 hour shift (2 Days On, 2 Days Off, 3 Days On, 2 Days Off, 2 Days On, 3 Days Off)
• Climate Controlled Environment

Contribution to Safety, Quality and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct required safety reviews of equipment and processes prior to project start-up.
• Support the accomplishment of your work groups through the quality, timeliness and professionalism of your attitude.
• Supply accurate and timely data as required by performance tracking and reporting.
• Apply resources in a manner that maximizes their effectiveness while assuring quality.
• Maintain a work environment that will contribute to the assurance of safety and GMP compliance.
• Adhere to established procedures, perform self-checking and pay attention to detail in the performance of you and your team's work.
• Notify management in a timely manner of any problems with procedural compliance.
• Report observed quality problems and deficiencies in a timely manner.
• Make recommendations to management for improving the quality and efficiency of your work.
• Oversee work to ensure projects are completed.

Our Expectations

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

Accelerate 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.

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.

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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

• 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 and may vary by location

• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

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

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

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