Maintenance Technician

Description

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.

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

Requirements

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