Downstream Automation Technician III

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.

WhatCan 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

• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance tasks on assigned equipment.
• Execute advanced electrical, mechanical, and automation troubleshooting to diagnose complex system failures, interdependencies, and recurring downtime events. That includes communication between equipment.
• Responsible for setups and validations on assigned equipment and assist with setup and adjustments for product changeovers and validate machine startup and quality after changeover.
• Perform replacement, calibration, and functional validation of advanced and smart components including vision systems, motion devices, and intelligent sensors. Complete accurate maintenance records.
• Use analytics, trend data, and system diagnostics to support root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions.
• Provide maintenance techs and operators coaching for basic machine care and first-line troubleshooting.
• Maintain spare parts, tools, and housekeeping in automation areas.
• Support and mentor other technicians on advanced troubleshooting, system logic, and downstream optimization techniques.
• Secure equipment integrity by ensuring proper configuration, controlled changes, and compliance with automation and safety standards.
• Ensure full understanding and execution of equipment cycles, interdependencies, and documented restart procedures following downtime events.

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent advanced training in Industrial Maintenance, Automation, Electrical Technology, or related discipline preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance with a focus on downstream automation and packaging systems

• Advanced knowledge of smart and automated components including function, replacement, calibration, and validation
• Advanced understanding of equipment cycles, interdependencies, and restart procedures
• Experience modifying and validating PLC code under controlled conditions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and diagnostics for troubleshooting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience supporting high-speed parts handling systems integrated with high-speed vision inspection and control devices.

• • Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability mindset
  • Perfect alignment with safety and quality requirements
  • Clear understanding of equipment performance goals and operational priorities

• 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 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

• Work performed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with noise and moving equipment; PPE required.