Position Description
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, having 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. Promotes and supports the company quality & safety standards, focusing on continuous improvement.
Shift
Monday‑Friday 1:00pm‑9:30pm with flexibility to work weekends and overtime as needed.
Status
Non‑Exempt
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).
- Responsible to 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.
- Ability to perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
- Able to troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic).
- Able to 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 in order to minimize production downtime, assure food safety, product quality and personnel safety.
- Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders to include 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.
- Must be able to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
- Work without supervision.
- Good decision making/problem solving skills.
- Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Competencies
- 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 the 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 get 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
The role may require standing or sitting (rarely), stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, lifting up to 50 lbs (minimum 5 lbs), carrying weights, walking, driving, climbing stairs or ladders, and balancing. Visual and sensory attention to detail is required. Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment is essential. The position may involve mental stress due to deadlines, production quotas, and accuracy 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.
Benefits
Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive 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 Days
- Well‑being Benefit
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.