Maintenance Technician

ALPLA Group; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Care Program

Child Care Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with excellent matching

Education assistance program / tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

A global packaging company is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Florence, Kentucky. The role includes performing installation and maintenance for proprietary equipment, conducting preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting issues. Required qualifications include a minimum high school diploma and three years of experience in manufacturing maintenance, along with technical training in mechanical systems. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth and training in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in manufacturing maintenance required.
• Technical or other training in mechanical engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance of proprietary ALPLA equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and equipment installation.
• Use condition monitoring tools to identify maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and execute repairs.
• Support general facility maintenance tasks.

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

Education

Minimum high-school diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants

Industrial Maintenance Technician - WILL TRAIN

ALPLA is a global family‑owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top customers such as P&G, Unilever, L’Oréal, Pepsi, and more. The company values employees, work‑life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

Schedule: Days; Shift: 6 p–6 30 a (2‑2‑3 rotation)

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Health and Wellness Care Program – Benefits
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with excellent matching
• Medical, dental, and vision plan
• Education assistance program / tuition reimbursement
• Short‑term, long‑term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Main Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance of proprietary ALPLA equipment (extrusion blow, stretch blow, injection molding machines, packaging systems, automated palletizers) and general facility maintenance.
• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance – install and set up equipment, conduct regular preventive maintenance tasks, perform minor modifications and adjustments to enhance performance.
• Predictive maintenance – use condition monitoring and diagnostic tools to identify potential issues before downtime; assess equipment health, analyze data trends and plan maintenance actions.
• Troubleshooting and repairs – diagnose technical problems in molding machines, collaborate with technical experts, execute repairs independently or with guidance to restore functionality promptly.
• Facility maintenance support – contribute to general maintenance tasks beyond equipment, help maintain a safe and organized environment, collaborate with facilities team for a conducive production environment.

What Makes You Great

• Performing basic‑skilled level maintenance activities sufficient to succeed in the essential duties.
• Minimum high‑school diplomaofilm or equivalent.
• Two‑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

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance.
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear.
• Occasional sitting.
• Regularly lift or move up to 10 lbs, frequently 30 lbs, occasionally more than 50 lbs.

Experience Required

• 3 years in manufacturing maintenance.

Education Required

< глед >Technical or other training or better in mechanical engineering.
• Technical or other training or better in mechanical systems.

Preferred

• Technical or other training or better in engineering.

Behavioral Requirements

• 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 task with all necessary details.
• Team player – works well as a member of a group.

Motivational Requirements

• Goal completion – inspired to perform well by task completion.
• Self‑starter – inspired to perform without outside help.
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Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industry

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ALPLA is committed to a law‑based equal employment opportunity for all employees and to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to protected characteristics.