Maintenance Technician

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

Schedule:

Days
What Can You Expect From ALPLA

Health and Wellness Care Program
- Benefits
Child Care Benefits
Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
Recognition programs;
Promotional opportunities
401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
Medical, dental, vision plan
Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
Paid vacation; paid holidays

Main Responsibilities:

Perform installation and maintenance of proprietary ALPLA equipment (e.g. Extrusion Blow
Molding machines, Stretch Blow Molding machines, Injection Molding machines,
packaging systems, automated palletizers) and general facility maintenance.

• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance:
-Install and set up proprietary ALPLA equipment         
-Conduct regular preventive maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal functionality
         and prolong equipment lifespan.
-Perform minor modifications and adjustments to machinery as needed to enhance
         performance and accommodate specific production requirements.

• Performs predictive maintenance:
-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, analyzing data trends, and planning maintenance actions
          accordingly.

• 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

Schedule:

6p - 6:30a (2-2-3 rotation)
What Makes You Great

Performing a basic-skilled level of maintenance activities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above
Min High School Diploma or equivalent
2-year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industry

Qualifications/

Skills:

• Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance Safety
• Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics
• Familiarity with power transmission systems and industrial controls
• 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

Physical Demands:

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, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally…