Molding Automation Technician - Nights

Amcor; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off (40 hours/year)

Company-paid holidays (varies by site)

Wellbeing programs & EAP

Health Savings/ Flexible Spending

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an Automation Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and support automated equipment and control systems. The role requires a hands-on problem solver who can work independently and respond quickly to equipment issues while continuously developing automation skills.

Responsibilities include performing maintenance on robots and sensors, assisting with troubleshooting, and keeping work areas tidy.

Qualifications

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have mechanical and electrical/controls aptitude.
• Accept responsibility for work performed.
• Dependable and motivated with a good work history.
• Able to participate in an apprenticeship or technical training program.
• Able to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and automation diagrams.
• Good reading comprehension and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform automation-related duties with minimum supervision.
• Conduct scheduled and preventative maintenance on robots, automated equipment, sensors, conveyors, and related control systems.
• Assist employees in all departments and facilities with troubleshooting automation issues.
• Keep automation work areas, robots, and peripheral equipment neat and orderly.
• Demonstrate willingness to receive training and progress in the automation/controls field.
• Obtain parts in times of emergency to minimize downtime.
• Take control of equipment when a situation arises that has the potential for personal injury or rapid deterioration of automated machinery.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent worker

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical/controls aptitude

Reading blueprints/electrical schems

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

At Amcor, Automation Technicians are responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and supporting automated equipment and control systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role requires a hands‑on problem solver who can work independently, respond quickly to equipment issues, and continuously develop their skills in the automation and controls field.

Responsibilities

• Perform automation-related duties with minimum supervision.
• Conduct scheduled and preventative maintenance on robots, automated equipment, sensors, conveyors, and related control systems.
• Assist employees in all departments and facilities with troubleshooting automation issues.
• Keep automation work areas, robots, and peripheral equipment neat and orderly.
• Demonstrate willingness to receive training and progress in the automation/controls field.
• Obtain parts in times of emergency to minimize downtime.
• Take control of equipment when a situation arises that has the potential for personal injury or rapid deterioration of automated machinery.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Have mechanical and electrical/controls aptitude.
• Accept responsibility for work performed.
• Dependable and motivated with a good work history.
• Able to participate in an apprenticeship or technical training program.
• Able to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and automation diagrams.
• Good reading comprehension and math skills.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds overhead.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds to waist.
• Must be able to work around grease, oils and solvents without adverse reaction.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders.
• Must be able to stand, walk bend or stoop through an entire shift.
• Good manual dexterity of arms and fingers.
• Must have 20/20 vision with correction and must be able to differentiate color.

12 hour shifts: 7pm to 7am

Starting pay: $29.75/hour plus $1.00 shift differential while working on nights

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.

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

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.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. 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)