Maintenance Technician- Back End Nights

Refresco Brand; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

12 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Refresco Brand is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Tempe, Arizona. This role involves performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on beverage manufacturing equipment. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills, knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems, and a high school diploma with at least 2 years of maintenance experience. Benefits include health savings accounts, insurance coverage, and a 401(k) plan. The position requires adherence to safety standards and effective communication with production teams.

Qualifications

• Must adhere to GMPs and food safety standards.
• Need to complete maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Requires forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve issues quickly.
• Document all maintenance activities and communicate effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of GMPs

Understanding of food safety requirements

Ability to read machinery blueprints

Work independently without supervision

Forklift certification

Strong interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Initiative and problem solving

Education

High school degree or equivalent

2 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing

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. Strong mechanical skills are required, including knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyor systems, and PLC usage. The Technician completes all work to a high standard, performs all maintenance tasks across the installed asset base, observes and discusses equipment performance, and makes recommendations for improvement. This role promotes and supports company quality and safety standards, focusing on continuous improvement.

Employment Status

Non-Exempt

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Adhere to food quality and safety standards as per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Report issues with the FSMS to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions.
• Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Diagnose machinery malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic).
• Maintain all production supporting equipment (glycol system, RO system, compressed air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems).
• Use innovative thinking to minimize production downtime while ensuring food safety, product quality, and personnel safety.
• Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders, including recording all utilized part numbers for inventory purposes.
• Communicate effectively all relevant maintenance and production information to the relieving shift.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Communicate with production during periods of downtime.
• Collaborate 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.
• Hold forklift certification.
• Decisive, proactive, self‑motivated, and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data analysis and trend identification.
• Internal customer focus with adaptability to variable business demands.
• Demonstrate initiative and thoughtful problem solving.

Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of previous maintenance experience in manufacturing (preferred).

Working Conditions

• Work schedule may include weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight shifts. Overtime may be scheduled as needed.
• Operate in a fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection; temperatures may vary from very hot to relatively cold.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel may be required for training.

Physical Requirements

R = Rarely (0‑15%)

O = Occasionally (16‑45%)

F = Frequently (46‑100%)

• Stand or sit.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Carry weight, lift.
• Walk.
• Drive.
• Climb stairs/ladders or balance.

• Visual/Sensory: Requires attention to detail with one or two senses at a time.
• Coordination and Dexterity: Excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
• Mental Stress: Pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar demands.

Other Duties

• This job description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• 12 paid holidays
• Vacation days and paid sick time off
• 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.