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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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 troubleshooting techniques

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industrial
• Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance Safety
• 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

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Regularly stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally 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
• Sit
• Close vision required

What Makes You Great

• Performing a basic-skilled level of maintenance activities sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job listed above successfully

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
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Ready to Build Your Future?

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