Maintenance Technician II
MadTree Brewing Co.
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Job summary
MadTree Brewing Co. in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Maintenance Technician II to keep production running by maintaining and repairing brewing, packaging and facility systems. You’ll troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and own critical utilities with pride.
You’ll work with a small team, follow CMMS records, prioritize safety, and participate in continuous improvement. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, PTO, 401(k) and volunteer opportunities.
Qualifications
- Must be 21+ years old.
- 3+ years experience in industrial/production/manufacturing maintenance.
- Mon-Fri 7am-3pm with occasional weekend emergencies.
- Brewery/food processing experience preferred.
- Experience with CMMS systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot across brewing, packaging, and utilities.
- Maintain facility reliability with daily walkthroughs and CMMS documentation.
- Service high/low voltage electrical systems, HVAC, glycol chillers, boilers.
- Work independently while supporting production teams to minimize downtime.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance and safety.
- Maintain safety accountability and follow confined-space protocols.
- Repair packaging, brewing, process and utility equipment.
- Document all work in CMMS.
- Assist with line changeovers between formats.
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Job description
As a Maintenance Technician II, you'll be the backbone of our production operations—troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining the equipment that brings award-winning, purpose-driven beer to life. This isn't just wrench-turning; it's solving puzzles, preventing problems before they happen, and taking ownership of critical systems in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Working independently with a small but mighty team that values initiative and craftsmanship, your technical expertise directly impacts our ability to craft great beer and create warm, welcoming experiences for thousands—whether diagnosing a packaging line issue or optimizing utilities for peak efficiency.
- Transparent compensation range $27 - $32 per hour
- 401(k) with company match company-wide
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Paid Time Off
- 16 hours paid volunteer time annually + company-wide Community Impact Day
- Enjoy what we create with regular gift cards for MadTree food, beverages, and merch
- Continued growth & learning opportunities
- Nature-inspired workspaces designed to connect people to nature and each other
- Face-to-face humanity —Real human connection, not screen isolation
- A team that gives a f*ck – People who are passionate and genuinely care
Founded in 2013, MadTree is an award-winning brewery that’s rooted in Cincinnati and planted in purpose. Driven to craft great beer - but more importantly - build a business dedicated to doing good, MadTree protects and celebrates nature while reducing impact on the environment. MadTree is a B Corp certified company and proud member of 1% for the Planet with a commitment to donate 1% of sales to local, sustainable nonprofits. MadTree strives to create warm and welcoming experiences, exceed expectations, and most importantly, plant a better community. They put purpose in every pour, and raise a glass to doing things differently.
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.
Full Time
Maintenance Manager
- 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
- Occasionally enter confined spaces such as tanks or production vessels
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
- 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
- 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
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
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