Maintenance Technician

Amcor Flexibles, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Des Moines is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations by performing preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control issues to minimize downtime and improve safety.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety teams, document work orders, and apply NFPA 70E standards while maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive plant environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or journeyman/equivalent in electro/mechanical tech or similar.
• Minimum 5+ years troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Strong ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance checks, inspections, and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Use AIMS/SAP to create work orders, document actions, and track costs.
• Install, maintain, and repair plant equipment including drives, motors, HVAC, and production support equipment.
• Collaborate with operators, leads, supervisors, and engineering staff.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical skills

PLC & VFD troubleshooting

Reading schematics

NFPA 70E safety

HVAC knowledge

Conveyor systems

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Fabrication

Education

Associate degree in Electro/Mechanical Technology

Journeyman Electrician

Millwright

Equivalent work experience

Tools

AIMS

SAP

MS Office

Job description

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.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube.

Job Description

Purpose

Provide technical support to improve and optimize manufacturing operations and processes at the Amcor Des Moines manufacturing plant. Coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment installations to reduce downtime, improve safety, and support plant projects.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Support Environmental Health & Safety programs by following all plant policies, procedures, and Amcor Safety Standards.
• Follow plant and department specific safety requirements, including wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), following safe operating procedures (including National Fire Protection Association 70E electrical safety standards), complying with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and reporting injuries, near misses, and property damage incidents immediately to supervisor.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform regular preventive maintenance checks, inspections, and repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System such as AIMS/SAP to create and complete work orders, document corrective actions, and track labor and material costs.
• Initiate and document equipment modifications to improve safety, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

Equipment & Facilities Support

• Install, maintain, and repair plant equipment, including drives, motors, cable trays, wiring, HVAC, compressed air, and production support equipment.
• Support facility maintenance issues to ensure rapid recovery and maintain production schedules.

Collaboration & Training

• Communicate effectively with operators, leads, supervisors, and engineering staff.

Additional Duties

• Execute other tasks as assigned by maintenance management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong troubleshooting ability with proficiency in reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Electrical knowledge of AC/DC systems, low voltage controls, and 480VAC equipment, with demonstrated compliance to NFPA 70E Arc Flash safe work practices.
• Mechanical skills, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and fabrication.
• Machining background a plus – ability to use a mill, lathe, and grinder for part repair or fabrication.
• PLC & VFD troubleshooting and programming experience (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, compressed air, and facilities equipment a plus.
• Conveyor systems, motor/pump alignment, and lubrication practices.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and lift equipment (fork trucks, scissor lifts, aerial platforms).
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office preferred.
• Work Order programs, AIMS preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Education & Experience

Associate degree in Electro/Mechanical Technology, Journeyman Electrician, Millwright, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment in a mechanical/electrical support role.

Our Expectations

• 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.

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