Night-Shift Automation Technician — Grow with Advanced Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing programs & EAP

Health Savings Account / Flexible Sp.

Life insurance, AD&D, disability & vol

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Thermoforming Automation Maintenance Technician to keep automated equipment running safely, efficiently, and consistently in our Kansas plant. You will work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, and automation systems that handle product packaging and flow, ensuring reliability and quality.

You will participate in preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements while collaborating with maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance or automation maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with automation systems and manufacturing processes.
• Able to read and interpret technical documentation and equipment information.
• Proficient computer skills for documentation and maintenance systems.
• Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and communication skills.
• Dependable, safety-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Willing to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inspections and preventive maintenance on automation equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues.
• Completes repairs and supports automation-focused maintenance projects.
• Identifies improvement opportunities that support equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Ensures automated systems operate safely and meet production and quality standards.
• Handles and packages products according to established procedures.
• Maintains consistent, high-quality output from automated equipment.
• Communicates equipment status, issues, and improvement ideas with maintenance and production teams.
• Supports departmental goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by maintenance leadership.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Automation maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Automation systems familiarity

Technical documentation reading

Documentation software

Problem solving

Safety oriented

Training & development

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Amcor is seeking a Thermoforming Automation Maintenance Technician to keep automated equipment running safely, efficiently, and consistently in our Kansas plant. You will work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, and automation systems that handle product packaging and flow, ensuring reliability and quality.

You will participate in preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements while collaborating with maintenance and production teams.