Maintenance Technician

Stone Brewing; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stone Brewing is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team in Escondido, CA. This role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical systems in a brewery environment while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Applicants should have significant experience in maintenance mechanics, particularly in the food or beverage sectors, and a strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission and refrigeration systems.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Company beer perks program

Shift differentials

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic, preferably on packaging lines.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanics and repair with understanding of refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, and repairs brewery & packaging equipment.
• Executes preventative maintenance including inspections and part replacements.
• Maintains records of maintenance repairs and proposes improvements.

Skills

Mechanical power transmission

Troubleshooting

Precision work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Description

Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the U.S. market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution. Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the U.S. and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations. We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the U.S. market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution. Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the U.S. and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations. We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future.

Summary

Provides maintenance services and repair functions to facilities and equipment to ensure safety and that production schedules are met. The following duties may be performed personally or through contractors if necessary.

We are hiring for an opening on 2nd shift. Hours: Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 9:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots and repairs brewery & packaging equipment related problems such as mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic failures. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and other tools to complete repairs.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Executes Preventative Maintenance independently including cleaning, lubrication, oil changes, adjustments, repairs, rebuilds, and inspecting and replacing parts.
• Identifies necessary replacement parts and independently locate those parts in inventory. Assists in maintaining spare parts inventory through proper checkout of parts. Sources parts that are not in stock.
• Assists in partial or complete equipment overhauls. Rebuild parts as needed using manuals and SOPs.
• Keeps records of maintenance repairs through CMMS utilization. Proposes improvements to PM schedule when equipment fails.
• Assists in training other maintenance technicians, leads, and operators on proper operation of bottling, canning and kegging machinery as needed.
• Complies with safety regulations. Assesses job hazards independently. Writes and executes LOTO and other safety permits.
  
  
  

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic preferably on packaging lines in the food or beverage industry.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanics and repair.
• Proven understanding of mechanical power transmission (gearboxes, pulleys, conveying systems), heat exchangers (plate & frame, tube type), and piping systems.
• Demonstrated ability to repair and maintain pumps, motors, boilers, packaging equipment, and refrigeration systems
• Experience with plumbing and pipe fitting
• A basic understanding of electronics and instrumentation
• Some prior experience with Control systems (Basic Electrical, Ladder Logic/Programmable Logic Controls) preferred.
• Experience working under a Lock Out/Tag Out program. Must be able to utilize lock out/tag out for machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, prints and schematics, operating manuals, and repair manuals.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently with minimal training.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and precision.
• Strong troubleshooting/problem solving/logic/process of elimination skills.
  
  
  

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Pay Range: $29.00/hr. - $32.00/hr.
• Additional Pay: 2nd shift and 3rd shift are eligible for our Shift Differential Program
• 2nd shift receives $1.25/hr.
• 3rd shift receives $2.50/hr.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
• Company beer perks program and discounts
• Paid Time Off – including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid Holidays
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development
  
  

Sapporo-Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Sapporo-Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Sapporo-Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.

Salary Description

$30.00/hr. - $33.00/hr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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