Mechanical Electrical Maintenance Technician

Amcor Limited; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor Limited in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Mechanical Electrical Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires 2–4+ years of industrial maintenance experience and strong electrical/mechanical skills, with injection molding experience considered a strong plus.

The position offers a night-shift 2-2-3 schedule, on-site work, and pay up to $40 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot industrial control circuits.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to successfully complete the company's CEW Electrical Class/testing within the first 30 days of employment.
• Injection molding experience is preferred and would be a strong plus.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial production environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work the required night-shift 2-2-3 schedule after training is completed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing machinery and related equipment.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electric motors.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electric heaters and heating components.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace contactors, relays, breakers, and fuses.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, including stop/start circuits.
• Diagnose and replace electrical control components such as proximity switches, laser sensors, and other industrial sensors.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic equipment failures.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and other maintenance tools.
• Accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Follow all company safety procedures and electrical safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance personnel to identify equipment issues and complete repairs in a timely manner.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Read schematics

Electrical testing

Tape measure reading

CEW training

Injection molding

Manufacturing environment

Night shift

Job description

Mechanical Electrical Maintenance Technician

Full time

Job Description

Location: Charlotte, NC
Schedule: 2-2-3 Schedule | 5:30 PM – 6:00 AM
Training Schedule: Day Shift, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, until training is completed
Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour, based on experience
Openings: 2

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join our Charlotte manufacturing team. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment to support safe and efficient plant operations.

The ideal candidate will have approximately 2–4+ years of industrial maintenance experience, a very strong electrical troubleshooting background, and solid mechanical skills. Experience working with injection molding equipment or in an injection molding manufacturing environment is highly preferred/helpful.

Candidates must be comfortable working independently, diagnosing equipment problems, and performing repairs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing machinery and related equipment.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electric motors.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace electric heaters and heating components.
• Test, troubleshoot, repair, and replace contactors, relays, breakers, and fuses.
• Troubleshoot electrical control circuits, including stop/start circuits.
• Diagnose and replace electrical control components such as proximity switches, laser sensors, and other industrial sensors.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic equipment failures.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and other maintenance tools.
• Accurately read and use a tape measure.
• Follow all company safety procedures and electrical safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance personnel to identify equipment issues and complete repairs in a timely manner.

Required Electrical Skills

Candidates must possess very strong electrical troubleshooting skills and sufficient electrical knowledge to safely diagnose and repair industrial equipment.

Experience should include:

• Electric motors
• Electric heaters/heating circuits
• Contactors
• Relays
• Fuses
• Proximity switches
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting and testing

Candidates must successfully complete the company's CEW Electrical Class and required electrical testing within the first 30 days of employment .

Required Mechanical Skills

A strong mechanical background is required, including experience working with:

• Chains
• Gearboxes
• Motors
• Couplings
• Gears
• Pulleys
• Sprockets
• Axles
• Valves
• Hoses
• Tubes
• Cylinders

Required Hydraulic Skills

Candidates should have experience troubleshooting, repairing, and/or maintaining:

• Hydraulic pumps
• Hydraulic pressure systems
• Hydraulic hoses
• O-rings
• Seals
• Hydraulic gear motors

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–4+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot industrial control circuits.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Ability to successfully complete the company's CEW Electrical Class/testing within the first 30 days of employment.
• Injection molding experience is preferred and would be a strong plus.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial production environment is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work the required night-shift 2-2-3 schedule after training is completed.

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 is 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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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
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)