Beverage Plant Equipment Maintenance Technician

Torrey Holistics; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

401(k) matching

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Union Beverage Packers, LLC seeks a skilled maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on blow molders, fillers, conveyors, and palletizers. You will diagnose across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, execute preventive maintenance, and support changeovers and start-ups.

Strong safety, GMP, and documentation practices required. The role emphasizes 3rd shift coverage, heavy lifting, and hands-on work in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Industrial maintenance or related mechanical/manufacturing background.
• Sharp troubleshooting skills with a bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Own scheduled/unscheduled maintenance for production equipment and plant machinery.
• Diagnose and repair issues across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance to extend asset life.
• Reduce downtime through fast, accurate troubleshooting and repair.
• Lead changeovers, start-ups, and major mechanical interventions.
• Read and apply mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical references.
• Maintain records of work performed and communicate findings to leadership.
• Model safety, GMP, food safety, sanitation, and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatics troubleshooting

HVAC & Refrigeration

Lockout/Tagout

Industrial maintenance

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sidel equipment tools

Job description

Keep the lines running—power a brand millions trustAt Union Beverage Packers, LLC, our maintenance team is the engine behind safe, consistent production. If you’re driven to eliminate downtime, elevate bottle quality, and build a culture of safety and GMP excellence, this role is your next step.Why this role mattersEvery minute our blow molders, fillers, conveyors, and palletizers operate at peak performance, we deliver for customers and teammates. You’ll collaborate with Production, Quality Control, Sanitation, contractors, and OEMs to keep equipment reliable, changeovers crisp, and start-ups smooth.Schedule and employmentPay: $25.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experienceSchedule: All shifts are open; our largest need is on 3rd shiftHours: Minimum 48 hours per weekJob Type: Full-timeOvertime: Required as neededWork Location: In personWe’re staffing across shifts and actively prioritizing strong 3rd shift candidates.Your core responsibilitiesOwn scheduled/unscheduled maintenance for production equipment and plant machinery.Diagnose and repair issues across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration.Execute preventive and corrective maintenance to extend asset life.Reduce downtime through fast, accurate troubleshooting and repair.Support installations, modifications, commissioning, and changeovers.Read and apply mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical references.Conduct daily inspections; promptly communicate major findings to Maintenance leadership.Provide hands-on support for blow molders, fillers, conveyors, palletizers, and packaging systems.Open/close work orders and maintain precise records of work performed.Respond effectively during breakdowns and high-pressure scenarios.Model safety, GMP, food safety, quality, sanitation, and company policies.Keep the work environment clean, organized, and safe.Specialized Sidel impact (if you have it)Operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot Sidel blow molding equipment.Lead changeovers, start-ups, fine-tuning, and major mechanical interventions.Maintain platforms like SBO, Matrix, Universal, Series 2, or similar lines.Resolve mechanical/pneumatic/hydraulic and basic electrical issues on Sidel machines.Partner with QC to verify bottle conformance to standards.Advance bottle quality initiatives, process improvements, and downtime reduction.Clean, sanitize, and maintain blow molding and adjacent production equipment.What you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent.Industrial maintenance or related mechanical/manufacturing equipment background.Sharp troubleshooting skills and a bias for action.Independence and urgency when equipment issues arise.Ability to commit to at least 48 hours per week and work overtime/weekends/holidays as needed.Safe work habits around moving production machinery.Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull.Lift at least 50 pounds.Comfort with warm, loud, wet, fast‑paced environments.Willingness to wear all required PPE.Experience that sets you apartDirect work on Sidel blow molding equipment.Time in beverage, bottled water, soft drink, food manufacturing, plastics, PET packaging, or bottling.Hands‑on with fillers, conveyors, palletizers, blow molders, and packaging machinery.Skills in electrical, welding, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, or equipment installation.Familiarity with PLCs and automated production systems.Track record of major rebuilds or equipment overhauls.Experience as a Sidel Field Service Engineer or Service Technician.Forklift/equipment certifications.Basic computer literacy for work orders and maintenance documentation.Physical and safety expectationsLift up to 50 pounds regularly; use assistance/equipment for heavier items.Stand and walk for long durations.Bend, reach, kneel, climb, push, and pull as part of daily work.Operate near moving equipment; work in wet, noisy, and hot areas.Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.Compensation and benefitsCompetitive pay from $25.00 to $40.00 per hourOvertime opportunitiesMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurancePaid time offPaid holidays401(k)401(k) matchingTraining and growth opportunitiesBenefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Ready to apply? Please answer:Which shift are you available to work? Are you able to work at least 48 hours per week and overtime when required? How many years of industrial maintenance experience do you have? What production or manufacturing equipment have you repaired? Do you have beverage, bottling, food manufacturing, plastics, or packaging experience? Have you worked on Sidel blow molding equipment? Which Sidel models have you worked on? Can you troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical problems? What major machine repairs or equipment overhauls have you completed? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment?Equal Opportunity EmployerUnion Beverage Packers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional workplace for all employees.Skills snapshotCreating Preventive Maintenance PlansMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical TroubleshootingElectrical RepairPneumatics TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverIndustrial Electrical SystemsMechanical Systems & Component RepairDOT & Equipment Inspection ComplianceLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Equipment Repair & MaintenanceAutomotive Manufacturing SystemsAutomotive Repair & Service SystemsMachine Safety Inspections