Maintenance Technician

About the role

Purpose

Provide technical support to improve and optimize manufacturing operations and processes at the Amcor Des Moines manufacturing plant. Coordinate repairs, preventive maintenance, and equipment installations to reduce downtime, improve safety, and support plant projects.

Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

Support Environmental Health & Safety programs by following all plant policies, procedures, and Amcor Safety Standards.

Follow plant and department specific safety requirements including

Wearing all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Follow safe operating procedures, including National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E electrical safety standards, comply with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and others to protect self and others.
• Report injuries, near misses, and property damage incidents immediately to supervisor.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform regular preventive maintenance checks, inspections, and repairs to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System such as AIMS/SAP to create and complete work orders, document corrective actions, and track labor and material costs.
• Initiate and document equipment modifications to improve safety, reduce waste, and increase productivity.

Equipment & Facilities Support

• Install, maintain, and repair plant equipment, including drives, motors, cable trays, wiring, HVAC, compressed air, and production support equipment.
• Support facility maintenance issues to ensure rapid recovery and maintain production schedules.

Collaboration & Training

Communicate effectively with operators, leads, supervisors, and engineering staff.

Additional Duties

Execute other tasks as assigned by maintenance management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong troubleshooting ability with proficiency in reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Electrical knowledge of AC/DC systems, low voltage controls, and 480VAC equipment, with demonstrated compliance to NFPA 70E Arc Flash safe work practices.
• Mechanical skills, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and fabrication.
• Machining background a plus - ability to use a mill, lathe, and grinder for part repair or fabrication.
• PLC & VFD troubleshooting and programming experience (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Familiarity with HVAC systems, compressed air, and facilities equipment a plus.
• Conveyor systems, motor/pump alignment, and lubrication practices.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and lift equipment (fork trucks, scissor lifts, aerial platforms).

Work Order programs, AIMS preferred

• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Electro/Mechanical Technology, Journeyman Electrician, Millwright, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment in a mechanical/electrical support role.

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

Additional information

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.

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