Molding Automation Technician - Nights

Amcor LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company holidays

Wellbeing programs

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking an automation technician to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on robotic and automated systems during 12-hour night shifts. The role emphasizes hands-on work, safety, and rapid response to equipment faults.

Starting pay is $29.75 per hour with a $1.00 night shift differential. The successful candidate will participate in training and progress in the automation/controls field within Amcor’s advanced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and automation diagrams.
• Good reading comprehension and math skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work around grease, oils and solvents.

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.
• Maintain clean and orderly automation work areas and equipment.

Skills

Automation

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship/Technical training

Tools

Industrial robots

Job description

Job DescriptionPurpose: To perform tasks that support the efficient operation, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated production systems.ResponsibilitiesPerform 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.QualificationsWork 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 QualificationsAbility 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 7amStarting pay: $29.75/hour plus $1.00 shift differential while working on nightsOur ExpectationsWe 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 teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsAccelerate 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 YouTubeEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor 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. 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.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansPaid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by locationCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing programs & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)