Maintenance Mechanic: 12-Hour Shifts, High-Speed Equipment

National Beverage Corp; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Beverage Corp. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain production and facility equipment, install new equipment, and uphold preventative maintenance programs.

A full journeyman in machine repair, plant mechanic, or millwright with the ability to read pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical schematics is required. Candidate should have 3-5 years of related beverage industry experience, strong reading of schematics, and proficiency in MP2, PLCs, Excel and Word.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in related field with proven industry experience; beverage experience a plus.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Computer literacy required with proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word; MP2 software and PLC experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Knowledgeable on OSHA laws and can implement all OSHA required training for the department.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English; bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Favorable background and drug exam.
• Ability and willingness to work 12 hour shifts and a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform changeovers, answer line calls, and troubleshoot.
• Apply basic electrical skills.
• Repair and maintain high speed production equipment.
• Practice safe work habits; follow lock out/tag out procedures and OSHA training.
• Respond to calls from line supervisors or operators to repair equipment.
• Performs package change-overs on equipment as required.
• Schedule preventative maintenance on equipment as required.
• Participates in daily meetings and reports maintenance department objectives and opportunities.
• Installing/rebuilding equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic devices and hydraulic systems.
• Develop preventative maintenance needs and requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems in a timely manner.
• Independently performs all assignments after general instructions.
• Takes the lead and initiates resolution of technical problems.
• Interact with the public and other employees in a positive manner.
• Coordinates several projects at the same time while prioritizing competing demands.
• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Typically negotiates in a competitive environment.
• General understanding of electric and electrical controls.
• Work 12 hour shifts and the flexibility to work days, evenings and/or weekends.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent oral and written English

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MP2 software

PLC experience

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

National Beverage Corp. is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to repair and maintain production and facility equipment, install new equipment, and uphold preventative maintenance programs.

A full journeyman in machine repair, plant mechanic, or millwright with the ability to read pneumatic/hydraulic/electrical schematics is required. Candidate should have 3-5 years of related beverage industry experience, strong reading of schematics, and proficiency in MP2, PLCs, Excel and Word.