Maintenance Technician

ALPLA; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Employee recognition

Training program

Sustainability focus

Job summary

ALPLA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician at our West Bend, WI facility. You will perform preventive and predictive maintenance on extrusion blow molding and packaging systems, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with the facilities team to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires basic maintenance skills, ability to read blueprints, and familiarity with industrial controls. A high school diploma and technical training are preferred, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Minimum HIGH SCHOOL diploma or equivalent.
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience in industrial maintenance.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on proprietary ALPLA equipment and packaging systems.
• Set up extrusion/blow molding machinery and related systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to ensure production efficiency.
• Use predictive maintenance to identify issues before downtime.
• Troubleshoot molding machines and perform repairs.
• Support general facility maintenance and a safe work environment.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Blueprint reading

Industrial controls

Programmable controllers

Occupational math

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree

Job description

Full Time

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world’s most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L’Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.

As a family‑owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands‑on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you’re an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

What You Can Expect from ALPLA

• 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
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Ready to Build Your Future?

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

What Will You Enjoy Doing

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.

• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance:
  • Set up proprietary ALPLA 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
• Facility Maintenance Support
  • Contribute to general facility maintenance tasks beyond equipment‑specific
  • 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

What Makes You Great

• Performing a basic-skilled level of maintenance activities sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job listed above successfully
• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2‑year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industrial
• 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:

• 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 #WEB

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.

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