Amcor

AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN

Location US-IL-AURORA
Job ID
2025-35440
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Category
Automation
Location : Address
921 WEST INDUSTRIAL DRIVE

Overview

Manufacturing..

 

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 | LinkedIn | YouTube

Responsibilities

THE POSITION: Under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor or Team Lead, provides technical support in the automation areas; observes all safety rules and conducts assigned duties in a safe manner.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

  • Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance.  Performs duties in a safe manner and reports all observed safety hazards to the Shift Supervisor or other management personnel.  Leads by example and maintains a safe environment for self and co-workers.
  • Maintains packaging levels on all equipment in the automation areas; orders packaging as necessary based on Traveler (BOM) to verify that the correct packaging and supplies are used and returns unused packaging to warehouse following established procedures.
  • Completes all product changes and sets up new products on all automated equipment. 
  • Logs a variety of production Finished Goods (FG) data and inputs into automated tracking system as needed. 
  • Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets or exceeds plant and department housekeeping standards. To maintain a clean and orderly work place, Automation Technicians may be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed.
  • Properly packages finished goods to include correct use of labels, outers and pallet patterns.  Responsible for verifying, executing and proper packaging of all finished goods to achieve the best cosmetic presentation possible, as well as stretch wrapping pallets, printing and applying labels on finished goods.
  • Responsible for reporting any preventive maintenance (PM’s) needed on all automated equipment including: conveyor systems, case packers, robotic palletizing system, Stretch wrappers, labeler and all such equipment as may be added/changed in the automation area. 
  • Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues.
  • May conduct pre-shift meeting with employees to provide information on production, quality, safety, policy issues.
  • Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

Qualifications

  • Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must be able to use computers for a variety of input and/or printing labels as needed.
  • Must have mechanical aptitude and skills to work and perform minor repairs to automation equipment.
  • Must have previous manufacturing experience.
  • Ability to read, and interpret procedure manuals, specification sheets and other product documentation.  Ability to write simple reports and instructions.
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Additional Info

 

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

  • Paid Training Provided
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Referral Bonus
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Voluntary Aflac Benefits
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Profit Sharing Bonus Program
  • Positive Safety Culture - 3 Years incident free
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • And Much More!

Contact

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 224-313-700 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 

 

About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.

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