Maintenance Technician II

ALPLA McDonough Plant 289 Highway 155 S North Access McDonough, GA 30253, USA

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 its employees, work‑life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

• Health and Wellness Care Program – Benefits
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs;
  Promotional opportunities
• 401(k) 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

Hours:

6 pm – 6:30 am

• Assist with installation of new machinery and equipment, ensuring proper setup and calibration.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on various industrial machinery and equipment, including motors, pumps, conveyors, CNC machines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and more.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures, electrical issues, and other problems affecting machine performance and downtime.
• Maintain infrastructure equipment and building.
• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to identify potential issues and ensure equipment operates efficiently, reducing unplanned downtime.
• Follow BLUE Tag identification repairs in PM activities.
• Regularly clean machinery and industrial equipment to prevent the build‑up of dirt, dust, and debris, ensuring optimal functioning.
• Perform routine cleaning of machine parts, filters, cooling systems, and lubrication points to prevent malfunctions and extend equipment lifespan.
• Use proper cleaning tools, equipment, and cleaning agents, ensuring compliance with company standards and manufacturer guidelines.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory. Report any issues and track service history.
• Identify risk due to repeat failures and communicate risks to leadership.
• Keep proper inventory of parts with maintenance records by signing out parts used.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Production, quality and warehouse, to improve plant performance and machine run time.
• Support entry‑level Maintenance technicians.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities for plant improvement.
• Ensure that all equipment stays compliant with safety regulations, including machine safety, electrical safety, and automation safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218 for industrial robots).
• Assist in conducting safety audits and risk assessments for automation systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation.

• MTTR and MTBF
• Added training material based on RCAs and improvement projects
• Proper WO creation and documentation
• Spare parts inventory usage documentation
• First‑time right repair
• Shift hand off communication protocol

Review of matrices above will be performed Quarterly by MP2, Plant Diagnostics in PowerBI, MED site Data.

• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

• 2‑year technical degree or equivalent, ALPLA apprenticeship program completion.
• Required experience:
  
  3 years as Industrial Maintenance Technician or completion of ALPLA apprenticeship program.

• Excellent diagnostic skills for identifying and fixing mechanical issues.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems. Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Certification in PLC programming, robotics, or automation systems.
• Industry certifications such as Certified Maintenance Technician (PMMI), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or similar.
• Strong PLC and automation troubleshooting skills (automation inputs and outputs).
• Excellent knowledge of powered automation and drives/controllers certifications/licenses: 10‑hour OSHA. Other requirements: 80% travel.

• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk;…