Maintenance Technician I

ALPLA Group; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Hands-on training

Sustainability commitment

Job summary

ALPLA McDonough Plant is seeking a maintenance technician to install and maintain ALPLA equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot complex molding machine issues. You will work with a team to ensure safe, efficient operations and participate in ongoing skills development through Amatrol Online Training.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, a 2-year technical degree, and knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Qualifications

• Min High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 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 calculation.
• Problem-solving and team collaboration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Equipment installation and preventive maintenance: Set up proprietary ALPLA equipment; perform regular preventive maintenance; adjust machinery; use predictive maintenance methods; assess equipment health.
• Troubleshooting and repairs: Diagnose technical problems in molding machines; collaborate with experts; execute repairs to minimize downtime.
• Facility maintenance support: Contribute to general facility tasks; maintain a safe and organized environment; assist maintenance in shared spaces.
• Performance metrics: Ensure timely repair of equipment; input MP2 labor data; participate in Amatrol Online Skills Training.
• Misc: Review metrics Monthly using MP2, UKGpro and Power BI reports.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Predictive maintenance tools

Proprietary ALPLA equipment knowledge

Job description

ALPLA McDonough Plant
289 Highway 155 S
North Access
Mcdonough, GA 30253, USA

Description

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'Orél, 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.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

What Can You 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

Hours: 6pm-630am

Main Responsibilities:

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 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

Metrixs to be reviewed Monthly using MP2,UKGpro and Power BI reports

• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

What Makes You Great

• Min High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 - year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industry preferred
• 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 calculation
• Problem - solving and team collaboration capabilities

Physical Demands:

• 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.

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).

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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