Maintenance Technician- NightsAlpla Inc. • Florence, KY, US

Maintenance Technician- Nights

Alpla Inc. • Florence, KY, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job 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

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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

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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

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

What Makes You Great

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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

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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 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 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.

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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). #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.

ExperienceRequired

3 year(s) : Manufacturing Maintenance

EducationRequired

Technical / other training or better in Mechanical Engineering

Technical / other training or better in Mechanical Systems

Preferred

Technical / other training or better in Engineering

BehaviorsRequired

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

MotivationsRequired

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

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alpla Inc. • Florence, KY, United States

Full-time