Industrial Reliability Mechanic, Beverage Packaging Systems

Union Beverage Production & Packers; 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

401(k) matching

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Union Beverage Packers, LLC is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on beverage production equipment. The role requires hands-on maintenance across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and HVAC systems, with focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring quality output.

You will support Sidel blow molding lines and other packaging equipment, follow safety and GMP standards, and assist with changeovers and critical repairs during peak

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, manufacturing equipment, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability.
• Willing and able to work at least 48 hours per week.
• Experience with Sidel blow molding equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment and facility machinery.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance, along with component repairs and adjustments.
• Diagnose failures quickly to minimize downtime and stabilize output.
• Assist with installs, modifications, start-ups, and production changeovers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Sidel expertise

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sidel blow molding equipment

PLCs

Electrical systems

Job description

Step into a day on our maintenance teamYou arrive, gear up, and scan the production floor. Lines are humming, conveyors are moving, and a filler is queued for a changeover. You’ll complete inspections, close out preventive maintenance tasks, and then jump onto an unexpected breakdown—quick diagnosis, safe lockout/tagout, a targeted repair, and production is back at rate. Before the shift ends, you coordinate with Quality, Sanitation, and Production on a sanitation window and help prepare a Sidel changeover so the night crew can hit the ground running. That’s a typical day supporting a high‑volume beverage plant.Employment detailsPay: $25.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experienceSchedule: All shifts available, with the greatest need on 3rd shiftHours: Minimum 48 hours per weekJob Type: Full-timeOvertime: Required as neededWork Location: In personWe are hiring for all shifts, with heightened demand for skilled mechanics on 3rd shift.What you’ll ownExecute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment and facility machinery.Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.Complete preventive and corrective maintenance, along with component repairs and adjustments.Diagnose failures quickly to minimize downtime and stabilize output.Assist with installs, modifications, start-ups, and production changeovers.Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.Conduct daily equipment inspections and escalate major issues to Maintenance leadership.Support blow molders, fillers, conveyors, palletizers, packaging equipment, and allied systems.Create work orders and maintain accurate maintenance/repair records.Provide responsive support during breakdowns and other time‑critical events.Adhere to safety, GMP, food safety, quality, sanitation, and company procedures.Keep your work area orderly, clean, and safe.If you bring Sidel expertise, you will alsoOperate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot Sidel blow molding equipment.Lead changeovers, start-ups, critical adjustments, and major mechanical repairs.Maintain Sidel systems such as SBO, Matrix, Universal, Series 2, or similar platforms.Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on Sidel assets.Partner with Quality Control to ensure bottles meet company specifications.Drive bottle quality, process improvements, and reduction of downtime.Clean, sanitize, and maintain blow molding and related production equipment.Required qualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, manufacturing equipment, or a related technical field.Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability.Self‑starter who responds quickly to equipment issues.Willing and able to work at least 48 hours per week.Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.Comfort working safely around production equipment and moving machinery.Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull throughout the shift.Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.Comfort in a warm, loud, wet, and fast‑paced manufacturing environment.Ability to wear all required PPE.Preferred experienceExperience maintaining or repairing Sidel blow molding equipment.Background in beverage, bottled water, soft drink, food manufacturing, plastics, PET packaging, or bottling.Work on fillers, conveyors, palletizers, blow molders, and packaging equipment.Electrical, welding, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, or equipment installation experience.Exposure to PLCs and automated production systems.Major machine repairs or complete equipment overhauls.Prior Sidel Field Service Engineer or Service Technician experience.Forklift or equipment certification.Basic computer proficiency for work orders and maintenance records.Physical requirementsLift up to 50 pounds regularly; heavier items with assistance or equipment.Stand and walk for extended periods.Bend, reach, kneel, climb, push, and pull throughout the shift.Work near moving equipment, in wet areas, with noise and heat amid production activity.Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.Pay 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.Candidate screening questionsWhich 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.Technical proficiencies we valueCreating 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