Machine Technician

Union Beverage Packers; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Union Beverage Packers in the United States is seeking a dependable Machine Technician to operate and monitor production equipment, perform basic repairs, and support downtime reduction. The role requires reading manuals, following procedures, and collaborating with Maintenance and Quality teams to keep lines running safely and efficiently. Weekend shifts and overtime are required, with a minimum 48-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating or maintaining industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical problems.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Willingness to work weekends, overtime, and 48 hours per week.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Ability to read equipment manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machines safely and correctly.
• Monitor equipment during production and identify problems early.
• Perform machine setups, adjustments, start-ups, shut-downs, and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical problems.
• Make basic repairs and adjustments before calling Maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Contact Maintenance for advanced troubleshooting or repair.
• Perform basic scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Support the preventive maintenance program.
• Inspect machines for wear, leaks, or abnormal noises.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Work with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and other production equipment.
• Complete production and maintenance paperwork accurately.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production teams.
• Follow safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and company requirements.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Basic repairs

Read instructions

Safety awareness

Weekend/overtime readiness

Maintain reliability

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Pay: $20.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience
• Schedule: All 3 shifts
• Position Type: Full-time, Non-Union
• Hours: Minimum 48 hours per week
• Weekend Work: Required
• Overtime: Required as needed
• Work Location: In person

Position Summary

Union Beverage Packers, LLC is looking for a skilled and dependable Machine Technician to support our beverage production operation.

The Machine Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, adjusting, and performing basic maintenance and repairs on production equipment.

The goal is to keep production equipment running safely, efficiently, and with minimum downtime. The Machine Technician should identify and correct basic machine problems before contacting Maintenance for more complex repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate production machines safely and correctly.
• Monitor equipment during production and identify problems early.
• Perform machine setups, adjustments, start-ups, shut-downs, and changeovers.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical problems.
• Make basic repairs and adjustments before calling Maintenance to help reduce downtime.
• Contact Maintenance when a problem requires more advanced troubleshooting or repair.
• Perform basic scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Support the preventive maintenance program.
• Inspect machines for wear, leaks, damaged parts, abnormal noise, and other equipment problems.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
• Work with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and other production equipment.
• Complete production and maintenance paperwork accurately.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production team members.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and company requirements.
• Help meet production goals while maintaining equipment safety and product quality.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous machine operation, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial equipment experience.
• Good mechanical understanding and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to identify machine problems and make basic repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Ability to work safely around moving industrial equipment.

Preferred Experience

• Beverage, food, packaging, or industrial manufacturing.
• Fillers, labelers, packers, palletizers, conveyors, and similar equipment.
• Equipment setup, adjustment, repair, or modification.
• Forklift or pallet jack operation.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for long periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
• Bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull during the shift.
• Work around moving machinery, noise, and production materials.
• Work in hot, cold, wet, or fast-moving production areas.
• Wear all required PPE.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically skilled, safety-focused, and willing to learn and grow.

The right person should be comfortable operating production equipment, troubleshooting basic problems, making minor repairs and adjustments, and knowing when to call Maintenance for support.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Opportunities for growth

Benefits may be subject to eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Union Beverage Packers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional workplace.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections