Maintenance Technician II

ALPLA

Vandalia, OH

Estimated pay: Est. $36–$42/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

**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.

Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.

• **What Will You Enjoy Doing**

• Assist with installation of new machinery and equipment, ensure proper setup and calibration

• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on various industrial machinery and equipment, including motors, pumps, conveyors, CNC machines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and more

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures, electrical issues, and other problems affecting machine performance and downtime

• Maintenance of infrastructure equipment and building

• Conduct regular inspections and preventive maintenance to identify potential issues and ensure equipment operates efficiently, reducing unplanned downtime

• Follow BLUE Tag identification repairs in PM activities

• Regularly clean machinery and industrial equipment to prevent the build-up of dirt, dust, and debris, ensuring optimal functioning.

• Perform routine cleaning of machine parts, filters, cooling systems, and lubrication points to prevent malfunctions and extend the lifespan of equipment

• Use proper cleaning tools, equipment, and cleaning agents, ensuring compliance with company standards and manufacturer guidelines.

• Keep accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and parts inventory. Report any issues and track service history.

• Identify risk due to repeat failures and communicate to leadership risks

• Keep proper inventory of parts with maintenance records by signing out parts used

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Production, quality and warehouse to improve plant performance and machine run time.

• Support entry level Maintenance technicians.

• Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities for plant improvement.

• Ensure that all equipment stays compliant with safety regulations, including machine safety, electrical safety, and automation safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218 for industrial robots).

• Assist in conducting safety audits and risk assessments for automation systems, ensuring safe and efficient operation

**Performance Metrics:**

• MTTR and MTBF
• Added training material based on RCA's and improvement projects
• Proper WO creating and documentation
• Spare parts inventory usage documentation
• First time right Repair
• Shift hand off communication protocol

Review of matrices above will be performed Quarterly by MP2, Plant Diagnostics in PowerBI, MED site Data

**Competencies:**

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

• **What Makes You Great**

• Education: 2 Year Technical degree or equivalent, ALPLA apprenticeship program completion preferred

• Experience: 3 years’ experience as Industrial Maintenance Technician or ALPLA apprenticeship program required

• Excellent diagnostic skills for identifying and fixing mechanical issues.

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems. Proficient in reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals

• Certification in PLC programming, robotics, or automation systems.

• Industry certifications such as Certified Maintenance Technician (PMMI), Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or similar

• Strong PLC and automation troubleshooting skills (automati