Maintenance Technician II - Sterling MA - Shift M-F 10:30 p.m.-8:30 a.m.
Amcor
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Amcor is seeking a maintenance technician in Sterling, MA to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on blown film extrusion equipment. You will diagnose, repair, and rebuild mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components to maximize uptime and product quality.
The role requires reading schematics, PLC troubleshooting, and strong safety discipline, with focus on continuous improvement and teamwork in a heavy manufacturing setting.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED; technical maintenance training preferred.
- 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience in plastics/extrusion environments.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Strong safety mindset and adherence to 5S and LOTO procedures.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety procedures including LOTO and machine guarding.
- Maintain clean, organized work area per 5S standards.
- Diagnose, repair, and rebuild mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems on extrusion equipment.
- Perform preventive, predictive maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Document maintenance activities in the CMMS.
- Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
- Repair and replace pumps, motors, valves, bearings, rollers, and other components.
- Support facility maintenance like HVAC and compressors.
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The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $35.00; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience between $30.00 and $44.00.
SHIFT: Monday - Friday 10:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. (this shift is eligible for $1.65/hour shift premium for worked hours)
LOCATION: Sterling MA (not eligible for relocation or employment-based visa sponsorship)
Responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, replacement, and rebuilding of production equipment and facility systems by maximizing equipment uptime, ensuring safe operations, and maintaining product quality through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and machine guarding requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards.
- Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform other job and project related duties as assigned.
- Equipment Maintenance: Supports and complies with safety and environmental guidelines
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and rebuild mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and process control components on blown film extrusion equipment.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on extruders, die heads, air rings, oscillators, winders, haul-offs, chillers, compressors, pumps, grinders, and material handling systems.
- Rebuild pumps, motors, valves, bearings, rollers, and other components as required.
- Replace worn or damaged components to restore equipment reliability and performance.
- Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Execute emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities according to established maintenance plans.
- Inspect equipment for signs of wear, vibration, leaks, misalignment, overheating, and other potential failure conditions.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and equipment history in the maintenance management system.
- Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures and equipment reliability programs.
- Electrical and Controls Support: Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, and control circuits.
- Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
- Replace and install electrical components in accordance with applicable codes and company standards.
- Facility Maintenance: Maintain facility support equipment including HVAC systems, air compressors, cooling systems, water systems, and building infrastructure.
- Perform general maintenance repairs throughout the facility as needed.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
- Technical degree, apprenticeship, or vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in plastics, blown film, extrusion, packaging or manufacturing environments.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with experience rebuilding industrial equipment (preferred).
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
- Working knowledge of motors, drives, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and production equipment.
- Basic PLC troubleshooting skills (preferred).
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and maintenance equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Able to consistently stand, walk, squat/kneel, bend, reach, pull/push, climb, crawl, work at overhead, waist height, and below waist.
- Able to work at heights and around operating machinery.
- Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Able to perform fine and gross motor skills.
- Able to read, comprehend and communicate (written and verbal) in English.
- Able to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency maintenance situations as required.
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.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com
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.
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.
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
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)
Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories.
Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers.
We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.
Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries.
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