Maintenance Technician

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

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. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

What You Can Expect from ALPLA

• 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
  • 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.

Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.

What You Will Enjoy Doing

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with installation of new machinery and equipment, ensure 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
• Maintenance of 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 the lifespan of equipment
• 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 to leadership risks
• 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

Performance Metrics:

• MTTR and MTBF
• Added training material based on RCA’s and improvement projects
• Proper WO creating and documentation
• Spare parts inventory usage documentation
• First time right Repair

Shift hand off communication protocolReview of matrices above will be performed Quarterly by MP2, Plant Diagnostics in PowerBI, MED site Data

Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Education: 2 Year Technical degree or equivalent, ALPLA apprenticeship programcompletion preferred
• Experience: 3 years’ experience as Industrial Maintenance Technician or ALPLA apprenticeship program required
• 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: 10hour Osha

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. While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

• 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; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low

It is 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). #IOWA1 #maintenance

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