Full-Time

Automation Controls Technician-ARP

Updated on 5/13/2026

Amcor

Amcor

10,001+ employees

Global packaging solutions with sustainable materials

Compensation Overview

$45 - $49/hr

+ Discretionary annual bonus program

Fairfield, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Prior experience with plastic manufacturing technology is strongly preferred.
  • 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.
  • Incumbent must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Responsibilities
  • Responsible for following all plant and department-specific safety rules, procedures, and programs. Wearing all required personal protective equipment for all plant, department, and task-specific requirements.
  • Responsible for the support and maintenance of the Automation systems.
  • Proven ability to modify and troubleshoot competently PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, etc. (Allen Bradley preferably).
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience with plastic manufacturing technology is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment is highly desired.

Amcor produces packaging for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, and home-care products and develops end-to-end packaging solutions using plastics and other materials. Its focus is on safety, quality, and sustainability, working with customers to meet evolving environmental goals. The company differentiates itself through global scale and a strong push to increase recycled content, especially post-consumer recycled materials, in its rigid packaging. Its goal is to deliver responsible packaging at scale while expanding the use of recycled materials and reducing environmental impact.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded

1864

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Berry acquisition delivers $270M synergies in FY2026, raising adjusted EPS guidance to $3.98-$4.03.
  • Pet care and meat protein segments outperform amid 1.5% core volume decline in Q3 FY2026.
  • Four non-core divestitures generate $500M proceeds for debt reduction in Q3 FY2026.

What critics are saying

  • Berry integration site consolidations disrupt operations, missing $650M synergy target by 2028.
  • Wells Fargo downgrades Amcor to Equal Weight at $43 target due to high leverage vulnerabilities.
  • EU bans non-recyclable flexible plastics hit Amcor Flexibles Europe revenue by 10-15% within 12 months.

What makes Amcor unique

  • Amcor's APIC lab gained CNAS accreditation on May 11, 2026, enabling test data recognition in 116 countries.
  • Amcor partners with Metsä Group and G Mondini for recyclable AmFiber tray system debuted at interpack 2026.
  • Amcor opened $35M healthcare coating plant in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, for sterile medical device packaging.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

Discretionary annual bonus program

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 10th, 2026
Amcor fiscal Q3 earnings preview: analysts expect $0.98 EPS, up 8.9% year-over-year

Amcor, a global packaging company valued at $19.6 billion, is preparing to announce its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings. Analysts expect the Zurich-based firm to report earnings of $0.98 per share, up 8.9% year-over-year from $0.90 per share. The company has beaten or met Wall Street estimates in three of the last four quarters. In Q2, Amcor reported adjusted earnings of $0.86 per share, exceeding expectations by 3.6%, though revenue of $5.4 billion missed forecasts by 1.8%. The 68.1% revenue increase was largely driven by the Berry acquisition. For fiscal 2026, analysts project earnings of $3.99 per share, up 12.4% from the previous year. Wall Street maintains a "Moderate Buy" rating, with a mean price target of $51.14, suggesting 20.7% upside potential.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 27th, 2026
Wells Fargo downgrades Amcor to Equal Weight, cuts price target to $43

Wells Fargo has downgraded Amcor plc to Equal Weight from Overweight and reduced its price target to $43 from $48. The bank cited disproportionate share price reactions across the packaging sector tied to the Iran conflict, favouring companies with low leverage, high US concentration and defensive production exposures. Amcor reported second-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 86 cents, beating the 84-cent consensus, though revenue of $5.45 billion missed the $5.52 billion estimate. Chief executive Peter Konieczny said performance aligned with expectations despite challenging volumes, with earnings growth supported by disciplined execution and synergies from the Berry acquisition. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance of $4.00-$4.15 and expects free cash flow of $1.8 billion to $1.9 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 4th, 2026
Amcor and DCM launch recyclable PE film with 35% recycled content for fertiliser packaging

Amcor has partnered with Belgian company De Ceuster Meststoffen (DCM) to launch a recyclable mono-material polyethylene film for the European fertiliser market. The packaging replaces DCM's previous multi-material structure, which could not be recycled through existing waste streams. The new packs contain 35% post-consumer recycled content and are available in sizes ranging from 650g to 7kg. The film uses machine-direction oriented PE combined with a functional sealant layer, providing gas and moisture resistance whilst maintaining strength and reducing puncture risk. DCM's communication manager Sofie Peeters noted that sustainability has been central to the company's philosophy since its founding in 1976. The solution helps brands meet sustainability objectives whilst complying with upcoming Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation requirements across Europe.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 4th, 2026
Amcor reports $826M Q2 EBITDA as Berry integration synergies hit $93M in H1, targeting $650M by 2028

Amcor reported second-quarter revenue of $5.4 billion, EBITDA of $826 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.86, whilst declaring a $0.65 quarterly dividend. The packaging company reaffirmed full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $4.00–$4.15 and free cash flow of $1.8–$1.9 billion. The company is accelerating its Berry integration, capturing $55 million in synergies during the quarter and $93 million in the first half. Management targets at least $260 million in synergies for fiscal 2026 and $650 million through fiscal 2028, supported by headcount reductions and site consolidations. Core portfolio volumes declined approximately 1.5 per cent, with pet care and meat proteins outperforming. Adjusted leverage stood at 3.6 times at quarter-end, targeted to reach 3.1–3.2 times by year-end.

Yahoo Finance
Feb 3rd, 2026
Amcor posts Q2 profit of $177M, beats earnings estimates but misses revenue forecasts

Amcor reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $177 million, with adjusted earnings of 86 cents per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations of 83 cents per share. However, the packaging company's revenue of $5.45 billion missed analyst forecasts of $5.55 billion. The Warmley Bristol-based firm expects full-year earnings between $4 and $4.15 per share. Amcor shares have risen nearly 8% since the start of the year but have declined 6% over the past 12 months, trading at $44.92.