Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Red Boot Beverage; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Red Boot Beverage is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) in Des Moines, IA to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance in a fast-paced beverage facility, with a 3:30 pm–12:00 am schedule and full on-site duties.

Required: 3+ years in maintenance within food & beverage, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and ability to read schematics.

Qualifications

• Three (3)+ years of maintenance experience in food & beverage industry or related field.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints; troubleshoot as needed.
• Capable of performing troubleshooting analysis.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team to meet goals.
• Must be available to work daily and extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide production support and perform emergency repairs and breakdown remedies.
• Ensure all food contact surfaces and production areas are safe after maintenance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and daily rounds.
• Complete work orders and projects as assigned.
• Maintain housekeeping in maintenance and work areas.
• Participate in tool and part inventory.
• Complete daily paperwork including rounds, PMs, WOs, breakdown analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Set up, teardown, relocation and changeover of machinery.
• Assist in regular production when maintenance is caught up.
• Meet GMP and SQF requirements; participate in safety meetings.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re growing fast and we’re looking for people who are ready to dive in, level up, and grow right along with us. At Red Boot Beverage, our culture isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we live every day. It’s built on respect, fueled by teamwork, and driven by a relentless commitment to doing things the right way.

Every member of our team brings their own spark: unique strengths, bold ideas, and the passion to push past “good enough.” Together, we don’t just meet customer expectations — we blow past them.

Ready to be part of something great?

Explore our open positions below and take your next step with us.

CURRENT OPENINGS

Position:Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Location: Des Moines, IA

Job Id:167

# of Openings:1

Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

On-site | Full-Time | U.S. Work Authorization Required

Position Summary

Join our second shift team and help keep our production equipment running safely and smoothly! We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician who can troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery in a fast‑paced beverage manufacturing environment.

Second Shift (3:30 pm to 12:00 am)

Position Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation, and perform other duties as assigned.

• Provides production support and provides emergency repairs and breakdown remedies.
• Ensures all food contact surfaces and production areas are returned to safe food production condition concluding maintenance activities.
• Performs preventive maintenance activities and daily rounds assigned.
• Completes work orders and projects assigned.
• Performs general housekeeping in maintenance and work areas.
• Participates in tool and part inventory.
• Completes daily paperwork including rounds, PM’s, WO’s, breakdown analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Regular set‑up, teardown, relocation, and changeover of machinery.
• Assists in regular production as needed once maintenance work is caught up.
• Meets all Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements; participate in food safety meetings as required.
• Cultivates and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations; identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions; participate in safety meetings as required.

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve over time.

Required Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Three (3)+ years of experience as maintenance within food and beverage industry or related field
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints; trouble shoot as needed
• Capable of performing troubleshooting analysis
• Ability to work effectively both independently as well as in a team environment to attain personal, team and company goals
• Ability to respond to production issues in a timely manner
• Ability to maintain good relations with production supervision and management
• Well‑organized and skilled in time management, prioritization, scheduling, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing priorities.
• Regular, full‑time, on‑site position.
• Must be available to work daily and extended hours as needed to support production and maintenance requirements.
• Work is performed primarily in a warehouse and manufacturing plant environment, with occasional outdoor tasks in adverse weather conditions.
• Exposure to conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, moving machinery, noise, close quarters, fumes, odors, dust, mists, and gases.
• Requires adherence to all safety procedures and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk, listen, and communicate effectively.
• Involves long periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and operating machinery.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 50+ pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Required to perform essential functions at heights greater than 8 feet.
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel

• This position requires up to 5% of local travel.

Why Join Red Boot Beverage

We take pride in maintaining a safe, reliable, and high‑performing operation. As a Maintenance Technician, your technical skill and problem‑solving will directly support our commitment to quality and efficiency. If you enjoy hands‑on work, continuous improvement, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

BENEFITS

Enjoy comprehensive coverage at no cost for eligible employees, with affordable family plans available through our cost‑sharing options. We make it easy to take great care of yourself — and the people who matter most.

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Recharge and enjoy life outside of work with paid time off and company‑paid holidays. We believe rest, balance, and time with loved ones help you bring your best self to work.

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Take meaningful time to focus on what matters most. Our paid maternity and paternity leave support new parents with dedicated time to bond with their child, recover, and adjust to life as a growing family.

Paid Jury Duty

When civic duty calls, we’ve got you covered. We provide paid jury duty so you can serve with confidence, knowing your time and commitment are fully supported by the company.

Company Swag

Rep your team in style! From t‑shirts to hats, employees enjoy fun company swag throughout the year

We’re invested in your future. Grow your skills, take on new challenges, and explore opportunities to advance your career with us.

Innovative Environment & New Equipment

Work with the latest tools and technology in a forward‑thinking environment. We’re always upgrading equipment to support efficiency, safety, and innovation.