Maintenance Mechanic (12 Hour Night Shift)

Posted:
1/16/2026, 3:57:20 AM

Location(s):
Peosta, Iowa, United States ⋅ Iowa, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

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

Job Description

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

*Pay Range is from $32.00 - $36.00 per hour, based on experience. 

*Plus $2.25 Shift Differential.

*$2,000.00 Sign on Bonus.

*11 paid Holidays. 

  • Oversees maintenance on all machinery during shift.
  • Responsible for troubleshooting all plant maintenance issues during shift, as requested.
  • Provides timely repairs, upkeep and preventive maintenance.
  • Ensures that adequate repair parts are stocked.
  • Uses MRO system for removing and returning parts from inventory
  • Makes recommendations for equipment improvements.
  • Assists with set-ups, start-ups, and qualifications:
  • Strives for continuous improvement of equipment.
  • Serves as an example for housekeeping and safety standards.
  • Ensures that daily PMs are performed and recorded
  • Responsible for entering all Work Order Requests into automated tracking system.
  • Responsible for accurate recordkeeping and reporting of Work Order Request information.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Responsible for troubleshooting molding process-making adjustments to the machine, auxiliary equipment, to produce quality parts
  • Responsible for troubleshooting machines-making sure machines are functioning properly to produce quality parts
  • Responsible for troubleshooting auxiliary equipment-making sure all equipment is functioning properly to produce quality parts.
  • Answer alarms on machines-reach into machines to remove stuck runners or parts

Qualifications

  • Experience in industrial maintenance with skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC.
  • Capable of fabrication and design
  • Proficient in the use of computers, especially in a work order tracking system and an MRO system.
  • Able to use automated scanning equipment.
  • Can troubleshoot and correct complex mechanical machine issues problems.
  • Can verify air pressures by gage, water temp by gage, and water pressure by gage
  • Can detect a water leak at the molds and nozzle and react correctly
  • Can detect an oil leak within a processing machine (shut-off nozzle, hydraulic line, rotary seal) and prevent product contamination
  • Can detect an air leak and identify general location (airline, blow mold obstruction, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of material load system and troubleshooting problems with the load system.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Ability to provide guidance and leadership to peers and to production personnel.
  • 3-5 years of experience in a high-speed assembly production environment as a maintenance mechanic.
  • Mechanical aptitude –Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated knowledge of troubleshooting and experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and PLCs.
  • Forklift certification – The ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner consistent with OSHA standards

Contact

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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.

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

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.

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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)