Senior Maintenance Technician - PLC & Automation

Amcor Limited; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off; holidays and PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company***

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Amcor Limited is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to safely maintain and repair complex manufacturing machinery and high-speed production equipment at our facility in Illinois. The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, control systems, and electrical troubleshooting, plus the ability to read schematics and work orders.

Candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in a similar environment, and be proficient with hand tools and diagnostic instruments.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of control systems, PLCs, and variable frequency drives.
• Must be able to do basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals.
• Proficient in using shop tools and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex manufacturing machinery and high-speed production equipment.
• Perform maintenance on electrical, electronic, and instrumentation systems associated with production equipment.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from manuals, schematics, blueprints, and work orders.
• Install, modify, and maintain electrical wiring and systems to support equipment needs.
• Communicate findings to Maintenance Manager in a timely manner.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to maximize reliability and uptime.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with PLCs, controls systems, and automated equipment, including troubleshooting and modifications as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment performance, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Additional duties as needed to support operations.

Skills

Control systems knowledge

PLCs

VFDs

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Use hand tools

Diagnose equipment issues

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amcor Limited is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to safely maintain and repair complex manufacturing machinery and high-speed production equipment at our facility in Illinois. The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, control systems, and electrical troubleshooting, plus the ability to read schematics and work orders.

Candidate should have a High School Diploma or equivalent with 5+ years in a similar environment, and be proficient with hand tools and diagnostic instruments.