Maintenance Technician — PLC & Motor Controls

Amcor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair molding machines and plant equipment in our Kentucky facility. You will diagnose electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC-based systems, perform preventive maintenance, and log all work while ensuring safety and compliance with Amcor standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent with 2+ years in industrial maintenance or technical training, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 2+ years industrial maintenance or technical training.
• Read and interpret schematics and equipment manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Associates degree or technical training preferred for advanced diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, remove and replace different types of electronic, electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and optic systems.
• Diagnose and repair AC and DC motor controls.
• Replace belts, pulleys, cables, chains, bearings, gears and related equipment.
• Log all work performed and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Perform PMs, cleans and lubricates molding machines and equipment.
• Install and relocate equipment as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Forklift operation

Mechanical understanding

Schematic reading

Preventive maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + 2+ years industrial maintenance

Associates degree from accredited technical institute

Tools

PLC programming software

Electrical test equipment

Schematic diagrams

Job description

Amcor is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair molding machines and plant equipment in our Kentucky facility. You will diagnose electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC-based systems, perform preventive maintenance, and log all work while ensuring safety and compliance with Amcor standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or equivalent with 2+ years in industrial maintenance or technical training, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work