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Alpla Inc.

Maintenance Technician

Alpla Inc., Florence, Kentucky, us, 41022

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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.

Schedule: Days

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.

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 assess equipment health, analyze data trends, and plan maintenance actions accordingly.

Troubleshooting and repairs: diagnose technical problems and malfunctions in molding machines using a systematic approach; collaborate with technical experts and utilize advanced troubleshooting techniques to address complex issues effectively; execute repairs on molding machines, both independently and with guidance, restoring 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.

Schedule: 6p - 6:30a (2-2-3 rotation)

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

Physical Demands:

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 #FLO

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.

Experience

3 year(s): Manufacturing Maintenance

Education

Technical/other training or better in Mechanical Engineering

Technical/other training or better in Mechanical Systems

Preferred – Technical/other training or better in Engineering

Behaviors

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer. This 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.

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