Automation Technician

Location: RPSNA Bettendorf (Quad Cities) IA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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

Job Description

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for providing technical repair and support to the various machinery found in the production areas and the equipment that is found within the building and systems.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The selected candidate will play a key role in supporting the design, programming, assembly, installation, and support of automation projects throughout Amcor Plastics Corporation. Ideal candidate will have strong background in automation and mechanical hands-on experience. This person will be the project technical lead and may be responsible for some project management activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Assist with building and programming on new and rebuilt equipment.

·         Follow mechanical and electrical prints

·         Trouble shoot mechanical and electrical equipment

·         Responsible for adherence to all company, industry, and regulatory procedures

·         Responsible for participating in post project review

·         Maintain and enforce all company safety, environment and Department of Health requirements

Qualifications:

·         Two year degree in automation, manufacturing, or proven hands on control experience.

·         Proven experience in PLC logic and programming and development of HMIs.

·         Knowledge of Set up and communications of AC drives preferred

·         Good Mechanical aptitude.

·         Ability and desire to learn new technologies.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional  Skills:

·         Robotic experience

·         Vision system Experience

·         Pneumatics experience

·         Servo Experience

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

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 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.

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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)