Maintenance Technician

Aptonet; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement or training

Job summary

ALPLA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to install equipment, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and support facility maintenance to keep operations safe and efficient in a temperature-controlled plastics facility.

This second shift role (2/2/3) runs 7:30pm–7:00am, with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and ongoing hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of Industrial Maintenance Safety.
• Requires basic mechanical understanding and repair capability.
• Requires basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Requires knowledge of occupational math for measurements and calculations.
• Requires problem solving and team collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment and perform preventative maintenance to ensure optimal functionality.
• Set up proprietary equipment and perform regular maintenance to prolong lifespan.
• Adjust machinery to meet production requirements and optimize performance.
• Use predictive maintenance methods and diagnostic tools to prevent downtime.
• Diagnose and repair molding machines; collaborate with experts to address issues.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance Safety

Mechanical understanding

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Math for measurements

Problem solving & teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for equipment installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and facility maintenance support to ensure optimal functionality and a safe working environment.

Shift:

2nd shift - 2/2/3

7:30pm - 7:00am

Plastic manufacturer

Temperature controlled

Clean facility

Pay range and compensation package

Responsibilities

• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance:
• Set up proprietary equipment
• Conduct 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.
• 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 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.

Performance Metrics:

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

Qualifications

• Min High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industry preferred

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance Safety
• Basic mechanical understanding and repair capability
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Knowledge of occupational math skills for measurements and calculations
• Problem-solving and team collaboration capabilities

Shift:

2nd shift - 2/2/3

7:30pm - 7:00am

Plastic manufacturer

Temperature controlled

Clean facility

Pay range and compensation package

Pay range: $25.00 - $35.00/hr depending on experience and shift

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 the employee is:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk and 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.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands‑on training and professional development