Maintenance Technician-Night Shift

ALPLA Group; Vandalia, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ALPLA Dayton Plant is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install equipment, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and troubleshoot molding machinery to minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a 2-year technical degree or relevant experience; knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, and safety standards is required. This role offers hands-on training, competitive benefits, and growth opportunities in a global packaging leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, PLCs, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance on production machinery.
• Perform predictive maintenance and diagnose issues before downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair molding machinery with a systematic approach.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Blueprint reading

Industrial safety

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Programmable controllers

Power transmission

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

ALPLA Dayton Plant
2700 Concorde Dr
Suite 200
Vandalia, OH 45377, 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.

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 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

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.

Perform predictive maintenance:

• 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

What Makes You Great

• Performing a basic-skilled level of maintenance activities sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job listed above successfully
• Min 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 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 Tech #DAY

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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