Maintenance Tech

Refresco; Truesdale (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage solutions provider seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and troubleshooting on various production equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school degree and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance. This role involves adherence to safety and quality standards, as well as the ability to work independently. Competitive compensation with a work schedule that may require a range of hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Minimum 2 years previous maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work under own supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions.
• Communicate effectively maintenance-related information.

Skills

Knowledge of GMPs

Understanding of Food Safety Requirements

Ability to read and understand machinery blueprints

Decisive and self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work without supervision

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Forklift

Job description

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National, and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions‑based, innovative, and we seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, and it belongs to our people too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast‑moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Summary Description

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment requiring a strong mechanical skills base to include hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems and PLC usage. The technician completes all work allocated to a high standard, has the ability to complete all maintenance tasks across the installed asset base, regularly observes and discusses equipment performance and makes recommendations for activities to improve this, and promotes and supports the company quality & safety standards focusing on continuous improvement.

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard‑toe and slip/oil‑resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Report problems with the FSMS to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions.
• Perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic).
• Perform maintenance on all production supporting equipment (i.e. glycol system, RO system, compressed‑air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems).
• Use innovative thinking when troubleshooting equipment to minimize production downtime, assure food safety, product quality and personnel safety.
• Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders, including recording all utilized part numbers for inventory purposes.
• Communicate effectively and completely all relevant maintenance and production‑related information from shift to relieving shift.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Communicate with production during periods of downtime.
• Work collaboratively with all adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Ability to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
• Work without supervision.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Decisive, pro‑active, self‑motivated, and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and developed communication skills.
• Data analysis and identification of trends.
• Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to variable demands of the business.
• Ability to demonstrate working under initiative and think things through to solution.
• Ability to work under own supervision.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years previous maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.

Working Conditions

Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.

Work Environment: Operating in a fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can be very hot and/or relatively cold. The environment is structured and supervised.

Travel Requirements

May be minimal travel required as needed for training.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs. lifted)
• Carry weight, lift
• Walking
• Driving
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
• Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.