Brewery Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Southern Tier; Town of Busti (NY); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Exceptional health benefits

Paid family leave

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Product discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Southern Tier Brewing is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Lakewood, NY. The role focuses on preventative and reactive maintenance of brewery, packaging, and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with PLC-controlled processes, read schematics, and adhere to safety procedures such as lockout/tagout.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, food & beverage, or production environment.
• Strong industrial mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills required.
• Experience with conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, motors, pumps, power transmission equipment, and automated process systems.
• Basic understanding of PLCs, controls, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with automated manufacturing and packaging systems preferred.
• Experience with sanitary process equipment and food/beverage production environments preferred.
• Experience with wastewater systems, refrigeration, boilers, chillers, steam systems, and HVAC equipment preferred.
• Rigging and equipment installation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on brewery, packaging, utility, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair brewing, clarification, packaging, refrigeration, HVAC, and utility systems.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, compressors, conveyors, motors, and gearboxes.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to troubleshoot and complete repairs.
• Execute lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures in accordance with safety standards and company policies.
• Diagnose and repair automated production systems, including PLC-controlled equipment and process controls.
• Repair and maintain process pumps, sanitary piping systems, automated valves, actuators, and instrumentation.
• Monitor and support operation of boilers, chillers, refrigeration, and utility systems.
• Respond to production equipment failures and perform reactive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventative maintenance documentation using CMMS systems.
• Identify equipment reliability concerns and communicate improvement opportunities to maintenance leadership.
• Assist with installation, movement, and alignment of industrial equipment and machinery using appropriate rigging and lifting equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized maintenance shop and work environment.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedules and support emergency maintenance needs as required.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Motors & pumps

Automation basics (PLCs)

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Siemens PLCs

Allen Bradley PLCs

Botec automation platforms

Job description

Southern Tier Brewing is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift in Lakewood, NY. The role focuses on preventative and reactive maintenance of brewery, packaging, and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and support continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with PLC-controlled processes, read schematics, and adhere to safety procedures such as lockout/tagout.