Maintenance Technician

Horseshoe Beverage Co.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Horseshoe Beverage Co. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to help keep our Neenah, Wisconsin facility running smoothly. You will perform routine maintenance on utilities, production lines, and packaging equipment, and play a key role in the startup of new machinery.

You will develop preventive maintenance programs, troubleshoot PLCs and robotics, and collaborate with operators to meet production targets while improving efficiency and uptime. EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled.

Qualifications

• Maintains facility and production equipment, including HVAC and processing lines.
• Develops and executes preventative maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoots PLCs, robots, and other automation equipment.
• Supports commissioning and startup of new equipment and products.
• Collaborates with production operators to meet schedules and improve reliability.
• Maintains documentation and data entry in systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance on facility utilities and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and robotics to resolve issues.
• Assist in commissioning and startup of new equipment.
• Identify improvements to reduce downtime and costs.

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: About Us: Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin.

With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers-first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's, Dutch Bros beverages and Nurri, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that’s just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Our Core Values: Position Overview: This position is responsible for performing various duties to maintain operation of the facility and manufacturing equipment. Such duties include preventative and predictive maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and responding to equipment maintenance needs. Being a new facility, this position will have the opportunity to be involved in the startup and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment, products, and the development of the maintenance department, processes, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance on facility, utilities including HVAC units and chillers, and production equipment including liquid processing equipment, thermal processing equipment, high pressure boilers with water treatment, conveyors, and high-speed packaging line equipment.
• Assist in the development of preventative maintenance programs for critical equipment including performing preventative maintenance, determining scheduling frequency, and development of procedures.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, robots, and other processors.
• Support commissioning and startup of new equipment and products.
• Partner with production line operators to:
  • Meet production schedules by troubleshooting reliability issues and identifying root cause.
  • Teach basic preventative maintenance procedures and adjustments to settings to improve efficiency.
  • Assist in sanitation and reassembly process to ensure proper execution of procedures and minimization of downtime or changeover process time.
• Identify process improvements resulting in cost savings, efficiency improvements, and quality or safety improvements.
• Communicate and coordinate with outside vendors and service representatives, as needed.
• Maintain proper documentation and record keeping, including data entry in computer.

EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled