Beverage Plant Maintenance Technician | PLCs, Hydraulics

MAC Incorporated; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MAC Incorporated in Wilson, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our large beverage plant. The role involves preventive and unscheduled maintenance of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment, with emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled equipment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Beverage, food, or high-speed packaging experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read machinery blueprints, schematics, and parts manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Must be available for overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, conveyors, motors, controls, and automated equipment.
• Perform equipment setups and production line changeovers.
• Maintain supporting systems including glycol, RO water, compressed air, lubrication, and chemical distribution systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and complete repairs to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Complete and document work orders and parts used.
• Communicate equipment status and maintenance activities between shifts.
• Assist with training other maintenance personnel.
• Follow all GMP, SQF, food safety, PPE, and company safety requirements.
• Support equipment reliability and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyors

Blueprint reading

Forklift certification

Independent work

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Multimeter

Channel locks

Allen wrenches

Socket set

Pry bars

Tape measure

Hammer

Screwdrivers

Feeler gauge

Level

Job description

MAC Incorporated in Wilson, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our large beverage plant. The role involves preventive and unscheduled maintenance of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment, with emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, electrical systems, and PLC-controlled equipment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to read blueprints and schematics.