Job Description

The starting rate of pay for this position is expected to be $43.00; however, starting pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience between $40.00 and $49.00.

SHIFT:  Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Sterling MA (not eligible for relocation or employment-based visa sponsorship)

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for advanced electrical troubleshooting, controls systems support, equipment installation, PLC diagnosis, and maintaining electrical reliability across production and facility systems. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, and machine guarding requirements.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards

• Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain accurate documentation including schematics, panel drawings, and maintenance records.

• Participate in safety meetings, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other job and project related duties as assigned.

Industrial Electrical Maintenance:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial electrical systems up to facility voltage standards.

• Diagnose and repair electrical failures involving motors, drives, transformers, relays, contactors, and control panels.

• Install, modify, and maintain electrical equipment in accordance with NEC requirements and company standards.

• Perform electrical preventive maintenance including thermal inspections and control panel audits.

Control and Automation:

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and production systems.

• Diagnose communication failures involving, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, servos, and automation devices.

• Support machine upgrades, automation projects, and control system improvements.

• Assist engineering with equipment installations.

Electrical and Controls Support:

• Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, and control circuits.

• Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.

• Replace and install electrical components in accordance with applicable codes and company standards.

Manufacturing Support:

• Troubleshoot electrical controls issues on:

  • Extruders

  • Gravimetric blending systems

  • Winders

  • Oscillators

  • Air rings

  • Corona treaters

  • Material conveying systems

  • Chillers and process cooling equipment

• Analyze recurring electrical issues and implement corrective actions.

Leadership and Technical Support:

• Serve as technical resource for Maintenance Technicians I and II.

• Lead complex troubleshooting efforts and root cause investigations.

• Recommend equipment improvements to increase reliability and reduce downtime.

• Support development of maintenance procedures and electrical standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 5-8 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience.

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Mechatronic, Industrial Maintenance, or related field (preferred).

• Journeyman Electrician certification or ability to complete Certified Electrical Worker (CEW) certificate.

• Experience in plastics, extrusion, packaging, or blown film manufacturing (preferred).

• Experience with industrial automation and manufacturing equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.

• Working knowledge of motors, drives, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and production equipment.

• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills (preferred).

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and maintenance equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to consistently stand, walk, squat/kneel, bend, reach, pull/push, climb, crawl, work at overhead, waist height, and below waist.

• Able to work at heights and around operating machinery.

• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Able to perform fine and gross motor skills.

• Able to read, comprehend and communicate (written and verbal) in English.

• Able to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency maintenance situations as required.

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

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

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.

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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)