Job Description
About the Role:
Amcor is a proud employer partner of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME), a cutting-edge workforce education model managed by the Manufacturing Institute. This dual-track program combines two days of formal instruction at a local technical college with three days of work for a sponsoring employer partner each week, enabling students to apply classroom concepts to a real-world industrial manufacturing environment. Graduates of the FAME program earn both an associate degree and a nationally recognized registered apprenticeship credential - all while making a competitive wage. FAME Apprentices are dependable, hardworking, curious, and not afraid to fail forward. They embrace the grind, take initiative, and proactively manage their resources between assigned projects, daily responsibilities, and impromptu tasks, ensuring their work meets expectations for safety, quality, and timeliness.
As a member of both the Kansas City and Topeka FAME chapters, Amcor's manufacturing plant in Lawrence, Kansas is committed to proactively developing the state's supply of skilled Industrial Maintenance Technicians. Amcor's AMT sponsorships are typically offered each spring, following the preferred candidate's successful completion of their respective chapter's recruitment process. Quantity and availability of AMT sponsorships may vary from year to year based on business needs and departmental training capacity.
The Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Apprentice is a regular, part-time, benefits-eligible position providing basic technical support to the Injection Molding Maintenance Team at our manufacturing plant in Lawrence, Kansas. They will observe, be trained by, and assist full-time Maintenance Technicians with certain activities essential to the plant's operations, production, and efficiency objectives. As the AMT Apprentice progresses through the 5-semester curriculum, they will take on more complex responsibilities, with the goal of becoming a safe, capable, and independent Maintenance Team member at the time of their graduation. This role is contingent upon the incumbent's active enrollment and satisfactory performance in Washburn Tech's Industrial Maintenance/Manufacturing Technology program.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, initiative, and follow-through from Day 1
Observe and ask questions of the trainer(s), check in regularly with the Supervisor, and proactively report on progress and challenges, collaborating with team members to creatively resolve problems
Assist with simple maintenance tasks such as cleaning mandrels, indicating mandrels, and helping with installation or removal when directed
Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance (lubrication, cleaning, parts replacement), keeping shop area and molding equipment neat and orderly
Regularly inspect equipment and document findings to identify minor machine issues; escalate concerns to relevant maintenance personnel
Accurately complete required documentation with guidance from technicians
Embrace a team player mentality by approaching all assigned responsibilities with an open mind and enthusiasm, regardless of scope
Communicate with Amcor colleagues in person, via email, and using Microsoft Teams, immediately notifying the Supervisor/nearest leader of any safety concerns, observed Code of Conduct violations, or other emergencies
Maintain satisfactory attendance and academic performance at all times
Participate in required FAME programming, including regular Mentor meetings, mid-semester check-ins, MCE presentations, etc.; attend optional activities when possible, prioritizing the production schedule and job duties assigned by the Supervisor
Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED equivalent
Enrollment in Washburn Institute of Technology's Industrial Maintenance/Manufacturing Technology program beginning fall 2026
Successful completion of the Topeka FAME chapter's recruitment and selection process for the fall 2026 AMT cohort
Demonstrated positive attitude, intrinsic motivation, high integrity, reliable work ethic, and collaborative spirit
Open-minded, curious, coachable, adaptable, and interested in learning new skills
Aptitude for and interest in mechanics, machinery, automation, and technically challenging/hands-on work
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Ability to understand, retain, and follow detailed directions, work instruction, established procedures, and safety precautions
Familiarity with and confidence in using basic hand tools and measurement instruments (hammer, wrench, screwdriver, measuring tape, ruler, etc.)
Strong digital literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to quickly learn new computer software/programs
Physical Requirements:
Able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Able to stand, walk, bend, or stoop for the majority of an 8-hour shift
Able to lift 35 pounds without assistance
20/20 vision (with correction) and the ability to distinguish colors
Able to safely climb stairs and ladders without assistance
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Able to work around grease, oils, solvents, and in dusty environments without adverse reaction
Able to respond to visual and audible alarms and verbally communicate in a manufacturing environment
Additional Information
Compensation: $24/hour
Anticipated Start: July 7th or July 21st, 2026
Class Schedule: Monday and Tuesday beginning August 17th, 2026
Work Schedule: Part-time, 3 days per week, for an average of 24 hours per week (schedule TBD)
Work Type: 80% production floor (hands-on/technical) | 20% office (administrative)
Remote Eligible: No. This position is located onsite in Lawrence, KS
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.
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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.
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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)
About Amcor
Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC?
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