Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

ALPLA Group; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Vacation & holidays

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Training & Development

Job summary

ALPLA Group in Wisconsin is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain proprietary ALPLA equipment and support facility operations on a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule (6pm–6am). The role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety-first practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will read blueprints, work with PLCs and diagnostic tools, and collaborate with a skilled team to minimize downtime and ensure production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to read basic blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance safety practices.
• Familiarity with power transmission systems and industrial controls.
• Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Experience with programmable controllers.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on proprietary ALPLA equipment ( extrusion, blow molding, injection molding, packaging systems).
• Conduct preventive maintenance and adjustments to improve performance.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with molding machines and related systems.
• Use predictive maintenance methods and diagnostic tools to prevent downtime.
• Assist with general facility maintenance and safety improvements.
• Collaborate with facilities team to ensure clean, safe production areas.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Blueprint reading

Industrial controls

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Programmable controllers

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Programmable controllers

Diagnostic tools

Condition monitoring

Job description

Description

This position operates on a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule; Day Shift 6pm-6am

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 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

• Equipment installation and preventative maintenance:
  • Install and set up proprietary ALPLA equipment
  • Conduct regular preventive maintenance tasks on machinery to ensure optimal functionality and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Perform minor modifications and adjustments to machinery as needed to enhance performance and accommodate specific production requirements.
• Performs 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, analyzing data trends, and planning maintenance actions accordingly.
• 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

• 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 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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