Maintenance Technician- Night Shift

ALPLA Bowling Green 2 Plant
377 Southwood Ct
Bowling Green, KY 42101, USA

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi Co, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands‑on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands‑on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance
  • Set up proprietary ALPLA equipment
  • Conduct regular preventive maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal functionality and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Perform adjustments to machinery as needed to enhance performance and accommodate specific production requirements.
• Utilize predictive maintenance methodologies, such as condition monitoring and diagnostic tools, to identify potential issues before they lead to downtime or production disruptions.
• Employ specialized technical knowledge to perform predictive maintenance tasks, including assessing equipment health.
• Troubleshooting and repairs
  • Diagnose technical problems and malfunctions in molding machines using a systematic approach to identify root causes accurately.
  • Collaborate with technical experts and utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to address complex issues effectively and efficiently.
  • Execute repairs on molding machines, both independently and with technical guidance , restoring equipment functionality promptly to minimize production interruptions.
• Facility Maintenance Support
  • Contribute to general facility maintenance tasks beyond equipment‑specific responsibilities.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and organized working environment by addressing facility‑related issues and supporting maintenance efforts in shared spaces.
  • Collaborate with the facilities team to ensure a well‑maintained and conducive production environment for seamless operations

• Timely repair of equipment
• Maximize MP2 data input to ensure 80% labor hours recorded

• Min High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industry

• Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance Safety
• Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics
• Familiarity with power transmission systems and industrial control
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Experience with programmable controllers
• Knowledge of occupational math skills for measurements and calculations
• Problem‑solving and team collaboration capabilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to stand,…