Beverage Maintenance Technician

BLUE CHIP GROUP LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BLUE CHIP GROUP LLC is seeking a Beverage Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain complex manufacturing equipment on day shifts in Salt Lake City.

You will lead lean maintenance practices, work with PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and coordinate with engineering and production to keep lines running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical, electrical engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical/controls/PLC systems (prefer Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell FactoryTalk).
• Experience with variable speed and servo drive programming (prefer Allen-Bradley).
• Strong understanding of computer and industrial networks.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow complex instructions, prints, and schematics.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on ladders and lifts up to 40 feet and wear PPE.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose trouble and plan/perform installation, modification, repair, overhaul and dismantling of complex equipment—focus on control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and other proactive activities to monitor and maintain equipment condition.
• Coordinate with technicians, production, engineering, management and vendors to plan maintenance.
• Plan and organize work activities; lead lean problem-solving to drive improvements.
• Assist with special projects and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

PLC control

Read schematics

Team communication

Safety compliance

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Rockwell FactoryTalk

Siemens

DeviceNet

HMI

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Salt Lake - Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

SUMMARY: The Beverage Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, modifying, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, rebuilding, and dismantling all types of complex manufacturing and support equipment to insure we are able to safely and efficiently produce quality product for consumer consumption. The duties involve work of a varied nature with minimal supervision, to maintain physical assets in a condition desired by management and in compliance with industry standards and government regulations. Duties also include working within work teams with lean and autonomous maintenance methodologies fully utilized.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not applicable; however, the maintenance technician is responsible for training, advising, and coaching other technicians in production and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Diagnose trouble, plan, and perform all operations necessary to install, modify, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, rebuild, and dismantle various types of complex manufacturing and support equipment— with special focus on advanced troubleshooting on control systems, servo drives, motors, HMIs, and PLCs on complex high speed packaging lines.
• Perform and train production on preventive maintenance and other proactive activities to monitor and maintain equipment condition.
• Coordinate with other technicians, production personnel, engineering, management, and other stakeholders to communicate and plan maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with equipment/service vendors for technical assistance.
• Plan and organize work activities.
• Perform predictive maintenance tasks to properly plan routine activities
• Utilize lean manufacturing problem solving processes to lead multi-functional teams to problem resolution and sustained improvements

OTHER NECESSARY FUNCTIONS

• Assist other maintenance technicians as priorities dictate, time allows, or directed.
• Identify opportunities for maintenance or process improvement and drive recommendations to implementation or resolution.
• Complete or assist with special projects as directed.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.
• Demonstrates commitment to and follows all company policies, standards and procedures, regarding employment and workplace behavior, food safety (GMPs), ergonomic standards and safety requirements from OSHA, BCG and the location as well all local, state and federal regulations/laws which includes the ability to ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations regarding lockout/tag out, hot work, fall protection, arc flash, confined space, etc.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in mechanical, electrical engineering and or equivalent experience required.
• 5 Years’ experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical/controls/PLC systems (prefer Automation Direct, Allen-Bradley systems experience including, but not limited to Siemens the Rockwell FactoryTalk suite of software, Logix platform, and proficient understanding of Allen-Bradley industrial networks, including but not limited to Device net).
• Experience with variable speed and servo drive programming and function (prefer Allen-Bradley).
• Possess a good understanding of computer and industrial networks.
• Ability to read, understands, and follow complex instructions, prints, and schematics.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to positively cooperate and communicate with coworkers, contractors, and management.
• Ability to obtain operator certification on designated equipment.
• Able to work on ladders and lifts (as applicable and recommended) up to heights of 40 feet.
• Ability to wear OSHA-approved personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to bend, lift and stretch on a regular basis.
• Ability to follow BCG policies and procedures.
• Ability to consistently interact with others in a cooperative, respectful, and professional way.
• Positive attitude with ability to work a fast-paced environment and overcome challenges.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team to reach a common goal.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Ability to manage time, prioritizes, and organizes work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel as needed.
• Ability to work with power tools, hand tools, and machinery safely.
• Ability to be punctual and proactively plan time off.
• Ability to teach and train production technicians

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to lift 75 pounds frequently with mechanical assistance.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis and 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to frequently kneel, squat, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to repetitively lift, twist, stretch, and reach overhead.
• Ability to stand during entire shift.
• Ability to push/pull up to 1,500 pounds using supplied equipment (e.g., pallet jack).
• Ability to work in confined spaces for prolonged periods in compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work with cleaning solutions and degreasers.