Maintenance Technician - Preventative Maintenance

ALPLA NOAM•Kansas City, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician - Preventative Maintenance is responsible for maximizing equipment reliability, performance, and uptime through the effective execution of preventive and predictive maintenance programs. This position focuses on planned maintenance activities, equipment inspections, condition monitoring, calibration, and continuous improvement efforts to prevent failures before they occur. The Maintenance Technician works closely with production and maintenance teams to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable, and efficient while supporting overall plant performance objectives.

Requirements

Min High School Diploma or equivalent required
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

Nice To Haves

2-year technical degree or equivalent experience at ALPLA or similar industry preferred

Responsibilities

Execute scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) activities on production equipment, utilities, and facility systems according to established maintenance plans.
Perform predictive maintenance tasks including inspections, vibration analysis, thermography, lubrication, and condition monitoring where applicable.
Conduct routine equipment assessments to identify wear, deterioration, or potential failure points before breakdowns occur.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, PM completion documentation, and equipment histories.
Perform equipment calibrations and verify proper operation of sensors, controls, and production systems.
Analyze recurring equipment issues and recommend reliability improvements to reduce unplanned downtime.
Support root cause analysis efforts and implement long-term corrective actions designed to prevent repeat failures.
Assist in planning and scheduling maintenance activities during planned downtime and production changeovers.
Partner with Production, Process Technicians, and Maintenance leadership to improve equipment reliability and overall equipment effectiveness.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance procedures, spare parts management, and equipment performance.
Maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems through planned maintenance activities.
Execute all tasks in accordance with company safety, quality, and environmental requirements.