Maintenance Technician |$2,000 Sign-on Bonus

Refresco; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 45,763 - 47,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

DBA-Verwaltungs-Gmbh is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Paw Paw, Michigan, responsible for maintaining and repairing beverage manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate mechanical skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

This role ensures high standards of maintenance and promotes quality & safety practices within the company. Benefits include a sign-on bonus, flexible hours, and comprehensive insurance plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.
• Candidates may need to complete a Mechanical Skills Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoot machines for malfunctions.
• Complete and document final approvals on work orders.

Skills

Knowledge of GMPs

Understanding of Food Safety Requirements

Ability to read and work with machinery blueprints

Good decision-making/problem-solving skills

Must maintain forklift certification

Education

Three plus years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Position Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for scheduled, unscheduled and preventive maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment, requiring strong mechanical skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems and PLC usage. The technician must complete all work to a high standard, perform maintenance across the installed asset base, observe and discuss equipment performance, and recommend improvement activities. The role promotes and supports company quality & safety standards with a focus on continuous improvement.

Compensation and Benefits

Sign‑On Bonus: $2,000

Starting Pay: $33.22/hr with progression to $34.41/hr after a successful training period, plus applicable shift premiums.

Schedule: Flexible to work varying shifts based on business needs, including weekends, overnight, holidays, and 10‑ or 12‑hour schedules.

Relocation: up to $5,000 in assistance.

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.
• Adhere to food quality and food safety as per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Report problems with the FSMS to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions.
• Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic).
• Perform maintenance on all production supporting equipment (e.g., 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, 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 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 independently without supervision.
• Good decision‑making/problem‑solving skills.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.

Competencies

• Decisive, proactive, self‑motivated, and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data analysis and identification of trends.
• Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to variable business demands.
• Ability to work independently and think through to solutions.
• Ability to work under own supervision.

Education and Experience

• Three (3) plus years of experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Electrical/electronic troubleshooting and repair skills required.
• Candidates may need to complete a Mechanical (Electrical) Skills and Aptitude Assessment.

Position‑Specific Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in all units of measure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work flexible hours if needed.

Working Conditions

• Work schedule includes weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnight with overtime as needed.
• Fast‑paced production plant with noise requiring hearing protection; temperatures can vary.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel may be required for training.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds.
• Push or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Continuous standing and walking for extended periods on concrete surfaces.
• Repeated kneeling, bending, crouching, reaching, climbing, or stooping during shifts.
• Successful completion of post‑offer drug screen and background check required.
• Attention to detail with visual/sensory focus.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
• Capacity to handle mental stress from production quotas and deadlines.

Other Duties

This job description is not exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off
• Well‑being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

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