Industrial Reliability Mechanic, Beverage Packaging Systems

Union Beverage 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

Paid holidays

401(k)

401(k) matching

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Union Beverage Packers, LLC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our high-volume beverage plant. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment and facility systems to keep lines running at pace.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration issues, executing preventive, corrective actions, and leading changeovers when needed.

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.
• 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.

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.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and elevate 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.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Mobility/physical stamina

Becoming proactive

Reading schematics

Sidel expertise

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sidel blow molding equipment

Forklift certification

Industrial electrical systems

Job description

Step into a day on our maintenance team. You 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 details

• Pay: $25.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience
• Schedule: All shifts available, with the greatest need on 3rd shift
• Hours: Minimum 48 hours per week
• Job Type: Full-time
• Overtime: Required as needed
• Work Location: In person

We are hiring for all shifts, with heightened demand for skilled mechanics on 3rd shift.

What you’ll own

• 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.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and elevate 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 also

• Operate, 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 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.
• 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 experience

• Experience 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 requirements

• Lift 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 benefits

• Competitive pay from $25.00 to $40.00 per hour
• Overtime opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Training and growth opportunities

Benefits May Be Subject To Eligibility Requirements.

Candidate screening questions

• 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 Employer

Union 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 value

• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• CNC Machine Setup & Changeover
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Automotive Repair & Service Systems
• Machine Safety Inspections