Maintenance Technician I – Preventive & Troubleshooting

ALPLA Group; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Iowa City is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install and maintain molding equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to minimize production downtime.

You will contribute to facility upkeep, safety, and teamwork, with training opportunities and a benefits package supporting long-term growth within a global leader in sustainable packaging.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance: set up proprietary ALPLA equipment, perform adjustments to machinery.
• Predictive maintenance methodologies to identify issues before downtime.
• Troubleshooting and repairs: diagnose problems and restore equipment function.
• Facility maintenance support to ensure a safe, organized production environment.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Education

High School Diploma

2-year technical degree or equivalent

Job description

ALPLA Group in Iowa City is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install and maintain molding equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to minimize production downtime.

You will contribute to facility upkeep, safety, and teamwork, with training opportunities and a benefits package supporting long-term growth within a global leader in sustainable packaging.