Maintenance Technician

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, and is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician!

**Must have basic technical skills, including reading blueprints and schematics, understanding 3-phase power, low-voltage systems, and industrial controls, as well as a fundamental knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

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• Health and Wellness Care Program Benefits
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• Child Care Benefits
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• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
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• Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
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• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
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• Medical, dental, vision plan
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• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
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• Short-term, long-term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
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• Paid vacation; paid holidays
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Main Purpose of the Job

To 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.

Main Responsibilities

Equipment Installation and Preventive Maintenance:

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• Set up proprietary ALPLA equipment.
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• Conduct regular preventive maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal functionality and prolong equipment lifespan.
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• Perform adjustments to machinery as needed to enhance performance and accommodate specific production requirements.
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Performs Predictive Maintenance:

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• Utilize predictive maintenance methodologies, such as condition monitoring and diagnostic tools, to identify potential issues before they lead to downtime or production disruptions.
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• Employ specialized technical knowledge to perform predictive maintenance tasks, including assessing equipment health.
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Troubleshooting and Repairs:

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• Diagnose technical problems and malfunctions in molding machines using a systematic approach to identify root causes accurately.
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• Collaborate with technical experts and utilize troubleshooting techniques to address routine issues effectively and efficiently.
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• Execute repairs on molding machines, both independently and with technical guidance, restoring equipment functionality promptly to minimize production interruptions.
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Facility Maintenance Support:

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• Contribute to general facility maintenance tasks beyond equipment-specific responsibilities.
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• Assist in maintaining a safe and organized working environment by addressing facility-related issues and supporting maintenance efforts in shared spaces.
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• Collaborate with the facilities team to ensure a well-maintained and conducive production environment for seamless operations.
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Performance Measurements:

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• Timely repair of equipment.
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• Maximize MP2 data input to ensure 80% labor hours recorded.
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• Must participate and complete the first half of the first segment of ALPLA’s sponsored Amatrol Online Skills Training.
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Requirements

Education/Experience:

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• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
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• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industry.
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Qualifications/Skills:

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• Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance Safety.
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• Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics.
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• 3-phase power, low voltage, and industrial controls.
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• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
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• Knowledge of occupational math skills for measurements and calculations.
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• Problem-solving and team collaboration capabilities.
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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:

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• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and very occasionally climb or balance.
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• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
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• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
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• 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.
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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).



The position description is not all-inclusive, and you may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ALPLA 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.