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Maintenance Technician

Amcor · Aurora, IL · Full time

Posted Jun 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a repair you made that kept a problem from coming back.

What they are checking: Whether they look for root causes instead of applying quick fixes that fail again.

Tell me about a time you saw a safety hazard and fixed or reported it.

What they are checking: Whether they model safety, which the posting expects of maintenance staff.

What would you do

Some troubleshooting has to be done with equipment running. How do you keep yourself safe?

What they are checking: Whether they take running-equipment risk seriously, as the posting holds technicians to a higher safety standard.

Production wants the line back up now, but you think the part needs to be replaced. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain risk to supervisors and make a sound call under pressure.

How do you hand off an unfinished repair to the next shift?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly so the next technician works safely and does not start over.

About the work

A film line goes down mid-shift. Walk me through how you troubleshoot it.

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot in a logical order, which keeps downtime short and fixes the real cause.

Walk me through how you perform lockout/tagout before a repair.

What they are checking: Whether they know every step of LOTO and never skip one.

What experience do you have with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems?

What they are checking: Their range across the systems that run extrusion and film equipment.

How do you read and use electrical schematics or PLC diagnostics?

What they are checking: Whether they can find faults in controls, which separates strong technicians from parts changers.

How do you decide what preventive maintenance tasks matter most?

What they are checking: Whether they understand PM as a way to prevent failures, not a box to check.

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The full job description

As published by Amcor.

Job Description When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes: • $30 Hourly Payrate • Paid Training Provided • 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 Benefits • Life and AD&D Insurance • Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program • Employee Discount Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Profit Sharing Bonus Program • Positive Safety Culture - 4 Years incident free • Career Progression Opportunities • And Much More! THE POSITION: This position's primary Function is to perform preventive and repair maintenance work on production machinery to ensure the continuous production of high quality film while maintaining all safety work standards. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: • Follows all Company policies regarding safety, quality and attendance. Performs duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to management. Participates in plant's safety programs and addresses safety concerns in a timely fashion. Since maintenance functions are inherently dangerous and troubleshooting of problems may require equipment to be running, incumbents are held to a higher standard of safety and should present themselves as role models for safety. • Troubleshoots, repairs, and corrects mechanical, electrical, and process problems to ensure capability of production equipment • Provides 24/7 technical support for production • Regularly inspects production lines and support equipment and provide feedback for necessary maintenance service cycles • Assists with assembly, installation, disassembly, and demolition of production equipment and building support equipment as required for upgrades or new installations • Maintains a neat and orderly work area; meets plant and department housekeeping standards. May be assigned additional housekeeping responsibilities throughout the plant as needed to maintain a clean and orderly work space. • Accurately records/documents detailed information regarding work performed in our work order database. • Works with contractors as needed for maintenance or project work • Maintains building and grounds • Participates in employee driven teams to address scrap, quality, safety or other production related issues. • Maintains and services printers and other peripheral equipment EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE NECESSARY: Education: Knowledge of a specialized field gained through specialized training equivalent to one year of college or trade school or equivalent experience of four to five years preferred. Associate degree in electrical or electro-mechanical technology desirable. Experience: In addition to the educational requirements, two to four years of experience in industrial electrical repair including drives, instrumentation, and process controls involving high-speed production equipment such as extruders, resin conveying equipment, packing equipment, and state of the art process controls; PLC troubleshooting and programming; troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC drives. Other Skills/Abilities • Must possess basic mechanical and electrical skills. Must demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal instructions with little or no supervision. Ability to read mechanical and electrical and/or engineering blueprints, drawings and schematics. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, including drives, motors, etc. 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. 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. E-Verify We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. 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)

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