Maintenance Technician- Front End Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation days

Job summary

Refresco is hiring a Maintenance Technician in Tempe, Arizona, responsible for maintenance and repair of beverage manufacturing equipment. Candidates should have strong skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems. A high school diploma and a minimum of 2 years of experience are preferred. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and paid holidays. The role requires adherence to safety standards and effective communication across shifts.

Qualifications

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Strong mechanical skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and conveyor systems.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies and regulations.
• Troubleshoot machinery malfunctions across various systems.
• Document maintenance activities and work orders thoroughly.

Skills

Knowledge of GMPs

Understanding of food safety requirements

Ability to read and work with machine blueprints and parts manuals

Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Forklift certification

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years maintenance experience in manufacturing

Job description

Make a Difference in YOUR Career!

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider serving a broad range of retailers and brands, with products distributed worldwide. We seek passionate people to help us continue our success.

Position Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance and repair of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment. Requires strong mechanical skills in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyor systems, and PLC usage. Performs maintenance across the installed asset base, observes equipment performance, and recommends improvements. Supports company quality and safety standards with a focus on continuous improvement.

Shift

Sunday–Tuesday 4:00 am–4:00 pm; Wednesday 4:00 am–10:00 am.

Status

Non‑Exempt.

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to health and safety policies, GMPs, and wear required PPE while in warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain food quality and food safety per corporate, customer, and governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Report problems with FSMS to responsible managers to initiate corrective actions.
• Perform repair, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machinery malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic).
• Maintain production supporting equipment (glycol, RO, compressed air, lubrication, chemical distribution).
• Use innovative thinking to minimize downtime and ensure food safety, product quality, and personnel safety.
• Document and acquire final approvals on work orders, recording part numbers for inventory purposes.
• Communicate maintenance and production information shift to shift.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Communicate with production during downtime.
• Collaborate with adjacent teams to resolve issues and drive improvement.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Understanding of food safety requirements.
• Ability to read and work with machine blueprints and parts manuals.
• Work independently without supervision.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Forklift certification.

Competencies

• Decisive, proactive, self‑motivated, assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data analysis and trend identification.
• Customer focus, adapt to variable business demands.
• Work independently and think through solutions.

Education and Experience

• High‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.

Working Conditions

• Work schedule may include weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnight; overtime scheduled as needed.
• Fast‑paced production plant with moving parts, noise requiring hearing protection, and temperature extremes.

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel may be required for training.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; carry 5 lbs; stoop, kneel, and crawl frequently.
• Walk and drive; climb stairs or ladders; balance.
• Attention to detail and coordination; mental stress due to production quotas and deadlines.

Other Duties

• Duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time without notice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life and AD&D insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Vacation days and paid sick time.
• 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.