Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

This position operates on a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule; Day Shift 6am- 6pmBuild a Career, Not Just a JobJoin 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.Build a Career, Not Just a JobJoin 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 ALPLACompetitive pay and comprehensive benefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchChildcare and dependent care savings programsPaid vacation and holidaysCompany-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursement and educational assistance programsCareer growth and advancement opportunitiesEmployee recognition programsHands-on training and professional developmentA stable, growing company committed to sustainabilityReady 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 Will You Enjoy DoingTo perform 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:Set up proprietary ALPLA equipmentConduct 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.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.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 to address routine issues effectively and efficiently.Execute repairs on molding machines, both independently and with technical guidance, restoring equipment functionality promptly to minimize productionFacility Maintenance SupportContribute to general facility maintenance tasks beyond equipment-specificAssist 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• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance:-Install and set up proprietary ALPLA equipment-Conduct regular preventive maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal functionalityand 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 diagnostictools, to identify potentialissues before they lead to downtime or production disruptions.-Employ specialized technical knowledge to perform predictive maintenance tasks, includingassessing equipment health, analyzing datatrends, and planning maintenance actionsaccordingly.• Troubleshooting and repairs:-Diagnose technical problems and malfunctions in molding machines using asystematic approach to identify root causes accurately.-Collaborate with technical experts and utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques toaddress complex issues effectively and efficiently.-Execute repairs on molding machines, both independently and with technicalguidance, restoring equipment functionalitypromptly to minimize production interruptions.• Facility Maintenance Support-Contribute to general facility maintenance tasks beyond equipment-specificresponsibilities.-Assist in maintaining a safe and organized working environment by addressingfacility-related issues and supporting maintenance efforts inshared spaces.-Collaborate with the facilities team to ensure a well-maintained andconducive production environment for seamless operationsWhat Makes You GreatPerforming a basic-skilled level of maintenance activities sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job listed above successfullyMin High School Diploma or equivalent2-year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industrialKnowledge of Industrial Maintenance SafetyAbility to read basic blueprints and schematicsFamiliarity with power transmission systems and industrial controlsBasic understanding of hydraulics and pneumaticsExperience with programmable controllersKnowledge of occupational math skills for measurements and calculationsProblem-solving and team collaboration capabilitiesPhysical 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. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to sit.The employee 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.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).Maintenance #WEBALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.