Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift Floater

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 employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation, and sustainability.

Schedule

• Regular Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
• Floater must be able to change shift as needed to cover extended vacations/leaves of absence for any shift, including weekends

Benefits

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

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
• Perform 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

Requirements

• Perform a basic-skilled level of maintenance activities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
• Minimum 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.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally climb or balance
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision
• Required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA)