Brewhouse and Packaging Maintenance Technician

805 Beer; Paso Robles (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discount

Paid holidays

Job summary

Firestone Walker is seeking a Packaging Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, and maintain packaging lines and related equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, inspect lines, and ensure minimal downtime.

Night shifts and weekend work may be required, with strong emphasis on safety, documentation, and timely repairs. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with four years of maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read technical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years of experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• Able to read and interpret electrical/plc diagrams and manuals.
• Capable of problem solving and Troubleshooting packaging equipment.
• Able to use tools and safety procedures including lockout/tagout.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain packaging equipment.
• Perform daily inspection of packaging lines.
• Maintain spare parts inventory.
• Conduct weekly/monthly/yearly PMs on equipment.
• Rebuild parts as needed and diagnose issues.
• Document tasks in maintenance system and conduct shift turnovers.
• Provide emergency repairs as needed and read manuals.
• Complete safety training and operate tools safely.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading technical journals

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operations

Pallet jack

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Electric meters

Job description

## Description**Who we are:**Born in a humble shed on the back-forty of the family vineyard, Firestone Walker is a California beer company like no other - founded by two brothers-in-law who simply wanted to make the perfect beer. Now a regional craft brewery, our singular purpose remains - to craft the world's best beers. Passionately in pursuit of the perfect beer... and never satisfied.**JOB SUMMARY:**The Packaging Maintenance Technician conducts machine set-up, troubleshooting, repairs and performs preventative maintenance service on all packaging related equipment. They are responsible for keeping the packaging lines and all related production support equipment running to its full potential with a minimum amount of downtime. This position may require working night shifts and weekends.**Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:**Specifically, the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:* Install and maintain packaging equipment* Perform daily inspection of packaging lines* Maintain spare parts inventory* Perform weekly, monthly and yearly PMs (preventive maintenance) on packaging equipment* Rebuild parts as needed* Diagnose, troubleshooting and repair packaging equipment related problems such as mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic* Documenting completed task by daily pass downs, recording into x4 e-maintenance software and conducting a shift turnover* Provide emergency unscheduled repairs of packaging equipment as needed* Read and interpret equipment manuals* Complete all required safety training courses* Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and other tools to complete repairs* Comply with safety regulations and maintain a clean and orderly work area* Perform other duties as assigned## Qualifications**Qualifications:**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* High School diploma or equivalent and four years of experience as a maintenance mechanic.* Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals pertaining to electrical, conduit, wiring, PLCs, and instrumentation, interpret plans, drawings, prints and schematics, operating manuals, and repair manuals. Ability to respond to common inquiries from different departments and management. Ability to communicate and present information effectively.* Must be able to utilize lock out/tag out and repair all packaging machinery. Forklift, hand pallet jack, elevated man-lift, hand tools, machine tools.* Ability to operate and use a PC computer, proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs. Ability to use HR online systems to complete job-related tasks including time clocking software to clock time and approve your timecard.**Other Skills and Abilities:*** Basic mathematical skills* Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions**What Firestone Walker Offers:*** Health Insurance 100% employer paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, & life insurance* Flexible Savings Account (FSA)* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Company sponsored paid parental leave* Paid Sick Leave* 401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching* Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)* 10 paid holidays per year* Employee discount of 50% off food, beer, and merchandise* Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.Firestone Walker is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any protected class.