Maintenance Technician- Night Shift

ALPLA Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ALPLA Bowling Green Plant in Kentucky is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install proprietary equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and adjust machinery to meet production requirements. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure peak equipment performance and reliability in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting molding machinery, applying predictive maintenance methods, and supporting general facility tasks to maintain a safe,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with ALPLA or similar industry is a plus.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Set up proprietary ALPLA equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Adjust machinery to meet production requirements and enhance performance.
• Use predictive maintenance methods to identify potential issues before downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair molding machines and collaborate with technical experts.
• Support general facility maintenance and maintain a safe, organized production area.

Skills

Industrial safety

Blueprints/schematics

Power transmission

Hydraulics/pneumatics

Programmable controllers

Occupational math

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

ALPLA Bowling Green 2 Plant
377 Southwood Ct
Bowling Green, KY 42101, 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'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 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 YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• 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 advanced troubleshooting techniques to address complex 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

What Makes You Great

• Timely repair of equipment
• Maximize MP2 data input to ensure 80% labor hours recorded

Education/Experience:

• Min High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2-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 control
• 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 #BOW2

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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