Maintenance Technician II

MadTree Brewing Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

MadTree Brewing Company in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to maintain production equipment, utilities, and support the production team. You will live the MadTree behaviors and contribute to reliable brewery operations.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, CMMS documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with brewing, packaging, and cellar teams to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 3+ years experience in industrial/production/manufacturing maintenance.
• Brewery and/or food processing experience preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems.
• Experience with high and low voltage electrical systems including 24 volt control systems.
• Military training or trade school a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems across brewing, cellar, packaging and utilities.
• Own facility reliability through daily walkthroughs and CMMS documentation.
• Maintain high and low voltage electrical systems, packaging equipment, HVAC, compressed air, glycol chillers, boilers and other utilities.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Contribute to safety initiatives and maintain a safety-first culture including confined space procedures when needed.
• Build brewery-specific systems expertise while leveraging industrial maintenance background.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Ability to work with little supervised

Safety awareness

Teamwork and collaboration

Multitasking

Powered lifts / industrial trucks

Welding / Fabrication

Craft beer industry knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Trade school / Military training a plus

Tools

CMMS

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maintenance Technician II works within the Production Department and is responsible for maintaining production equipment, production facility utilities, and supporting production team members as needed. They will be an avid MadTree ambassador who lives the behaviors – Connect, Grow, and Give a F*ck.

LOCATION:

Cincinnati, OH

STATUS:

Full Time

REPORTS TO:

Maintenance Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep production running smoothly by performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and responding quickly to equipment issues across brewing, cellar, packaging, and utilities

• Own facility reliability through daily walkthroughs, detailed CMMS documentation, and proactive identification of potential equipment failures before they impact operations

• Apply your technical skills to maintain high & low voltage electrical systems, industrial packaging equipment, HVAC, compressed air, glycol chillers, boilers, & other critical utilities

• Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating closely with production teams to minimize downtime and maintain product quality

• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment performance, safety protocols, and maintenance processes

• Support a safety-first culture by maintaining accountability for personal safety, speaking up when concerns arise, and occasionally entering confined spaces with proper protocols

• Build expertise in brewery-specific systems while leveraging your industrial maintenance background—brewery experience is helpful but not required; we’ll teach you the beer side

• Maintain accountability of personal safety and mindful of any potential safety concerns that could affect the safety of the team.

• Maintain a high level of initiative and productivity in an occasionally demanding environment

• As a member of a small, but dynamic team, promote an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork

• Maintain and repair high-volume packaging, brewing, process and utility equipment

• Troubleshoot and diagnose machinery issues, control electric issues or any other problems that arise

• Maintain detailed records of all work performed utilizing CMMS

• Actively seek and participate in improving the department and production

• Practice good housekeeping, clean up after working on equipment, work to improve organization of production areas

• Assist management with maintaining an accurate spare parts inventory

• Complete line changeovers when switching can formats and packaging formats

• Maintain utilities (boiler, air compressors, chiller etc.)

• Occasionally enter confined spaces such as tanks or production vessels

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age or older.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Additional degrees/certifications are a plus
• Monday through Friday availability 7 am - 3 pm shift with occasional weekend availability for maintenance emergencies
• 3+ years experience in the industrial/production/manufacturing setting within the maintenance field
• Brewery and/or food processing experience preferred
• Experienced in the utilization and use of CMMS systems
• Military training or trade school a plus (not required)
• Experience with high and low voltage electrical systems including 24 volt control systems

IMPORTANT SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Self motivated and strong work ethic
• Maintain personal safety and confidence to speak up when safety is compromised
• Positive “can-do” attitude and sense of urgency in performing duties
• Ability to plan and manage multiple responsibilities
• Proficient in Google and/or Microsoft Office applications
• Comfort in multitasking
• Experience in use of powered lifts and industrial trucks
• Welding/Fabrication is a plus, but not required
• Willingness to go the extra mile when necessary
• Working knowledge of the craft brewing industry and a passion for craft beer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, kneel, crouch, climb, lean, and walk
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms, handle/feel for objects, tools, controls etc.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to climb ladders up to 32’ safely

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work environment is usually that of a brewery, bar, or restaurant.
• Occasional work with hazardous materials
• Often works on or around wet floors and wet environments
• Frequently must work in a sanitary environment