Automation Controls Technician-ARP

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products.

Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US $13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit .

Shift: M-F (overtime as needed)

The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for maintaining instrumentation, control systems, and electronic communications in support of plant production, quality, GMP, and safety goals.

• Responsible for following all plant and department-specific safety rules, procedures, and programs.
• Responsible for the support and maintenance of the Automation systems.
• Proven ability to modify and troubleshoot competently PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, etc.
• Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and components.
• Works directly with plant personnel in SCADA implementation and controls systems design.
• Develops and maintains documentation for system architecture and interfacing.
• Perform planning, scheduling, installation, monitoring, configuration, troubleshooting, repair, backup, and upgrade for production environment.
• Support Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with new equipment installations and system upgrades.
• Ensure safety compliance with policies like lockout/tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry.
• Adheres to safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and electrical hazards.
• Ensures all maintenance personnel are properly trained and aware of potential safety and/or health risks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and seven to ten years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Proven record with Industrial communication and PLC messaging.
• Experience in a 24 / 7 high-volume manufacturing environment is highly desired.
• SCADA, PLCs, HMI, Drives, Network Switches/Routers, and Radio communication devices.
• Strong knowledge in plastic equipment maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret technical diagrams and procedures. Strong mathematical skills required.
• A high degree of organizational skills is required.
• Experience in practicing advanced methods in the application of PLC, motion controls, and SCADA systems.
• Strong project and time management skills and demonstrated ability to complete projects promptly within budget.
• Strong troubleshooting skills required.

• Normal Vision.
• Distant Vision.
• Near Vision.
• Hearing/ Listening.
• Sitting.
• Talking/Speaking.
• Hand/Finger Dexterity.
• Walking.
• Standing.
• Stooping.
• Pushing/Pulling.
• Bending.
• Kneeling.
• Climbing.
• Lifting (amount 50+ pounds).
• Carrying (amount 50+ pounds).
• Lifting (amount < 50 pounds).
• Carrying (amount < 50 pounds).

Plant Manufacturing Setting.

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

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible time off, including 80 hours of paid time off each year.
• 9 company-paid holidays per year.
• ARP Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings…