Maintenance Technician - Front End Nights

Refresco Beverages US Inc; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

12 paid holidays

Vacation days & sick time

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Technician for front end night shifts.

You will perform scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance on beverage manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and drive continuous improvement while upholding GMP and safety standards. The role requires reading blueprints, handling PLCs, and maintaining accurate work order documentation.

Qualifications

• Must read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
• Work without supervision.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Data analysis and identification of trends.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, GMPs and wear PPE in warehouse/production areas.
• Adhere to food quality and food safety standards as per corporate/customer/governing bodies.
• Report problems with 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).
• Maintain production supporting equipment (glycol system, RO system, compressed air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution).
• Use innovative thinking to minimize downtime and ensure safety and quality.
• Document and retrieve final approvals on work orders with part numbers for inventory.
• Communicate maintenance information between shifts.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with adjacent teams to resolve issues quickly.

Skills

GMPs

Food safety

Blueprints

Forklift cert

Independent

Communication

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Front End Nights

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: MAINT013422

• Posted : September 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Tempe, AZ 85283, USA

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. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game.We are solutions-based.We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how wouldYOUput our drinks on every table?

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. Completes all work allocated to a high standard having the ability to complete all maintenance tasks across the installed asset base. Regularly observes and discuss equipment performance and make recommendations for activities to improve this. Promotes and supports the company quality & safety standards, focusing on continuous improvement.

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.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• 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:

R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand

R

O

F

Stand or Sit

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

X

Carry weight, lift

X

Walking

X

Driving

X

Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance

X

• Visual/Sensory: This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention 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: There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy, or similar 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.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business, and focus on leading courageously, empowering individuals, and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means you’ll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team, to deliver results, whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

• 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
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

The applicant who is hired will receive wages within the range that will be based on several factors, including, as applicable, criteria such as years and type of experience, relevant education, training, qualifications, certifications/licensing, skills, geographic location, performance, market considerations, seniority system, merit system, systems that measure earnings by quantity or quality of production, and business or organizational needs (such as whether the position requires regular and necessary travel).

Application deadline: 10/02/2026 (the application deadline is a good-faith estimate and may be extended in certain circumstances)

Join Refresco TODAYand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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.

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