Maintenance Technician - Nights

Alpla Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Child care

401K matching

Education assistance

Paid vacation

Insurance

Job summary

ALPLA is a global packaging company focused on innovative, recycled solutions. This role covers equipment installation, preventive maintenance, predictive tasks, and repairs to ensure continuous production.

You will collaborate with engineering and facilities teams to maintain a safe, efficient work environment in Salt Lake City. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and a 2-year technical degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Occupational math skills for measurements and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Set up proprietary ALPLA equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Conduct predictive maintenance using condition monitoring and diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot and repair molding machines, identifying root causes.
• Collaborate with specialists to address routine issues quickly and safely.
• Support general facility maintenance for a safe, organized workplace.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Basic mechanical

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical degree (2-year)

Job description

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plan
• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
• Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation; paid holidays

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

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

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

Competencies:

• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 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 calculations
• 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). #maintenance #SLC

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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