Maintenance Technician

About the role

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, 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. We invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up proprietary ALPLA equipment and 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.
• Diagnose technical problems and malfunctions in molding machines using a systematic approach to identify root causes accurately.
• Collaborate with technical experts and utilize troubleshooting techniques to resolve equipment issues.
• Perform a basic-skilled level of maintenance activities sufficient to fulfill the essential duties of the job.
• Act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies, procedures, and Safety Standards (OSHA).

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industrial environment.
• 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 very occasionally to 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 by this job include close vision.

Benefits

• 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.