Maintenance Technician II

MadTree Brewing

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 44,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Transparent pay

401(k) match

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis)

PTO

Volunteer time 16 hrs

Merch gift cards

Growth opportunities

Nature-inspired workspace

Human connection

Passionate team

Job summary

MadTree in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to repair and maintain production equipment and facility utilities. You’ll diagnose packaging lines, optimize utilities, and support production teams with a focus on reliability and quality.

Join a team that values initiative, craftsmanship, and community impact. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and hands-on problem solving in a dynamic brewery environment with opportunities to learn and grow within the

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
3+ years in industrial/production maintenance.
Brewery/food processing experience preferred.
Experience with CMMS systems.
Willingness to work rotating shifts and weekends for emergencies.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical/electrical systems across brewing, cellar, packaging, and utilities.
Maintain facility reliability with daily walkthroughs and CMMS documentation.
Repair high/low voltage systems, HVAC, glycol chillers, boilers, and other utilities.
Operate with minimal supervision while coordinating with production teams.
Document work thoroughly and pursue continuous improvements in safety and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Documentation

Team collaboration

CMMS

Google/Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CMMS

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

WHY JOIN MADTREE AS AN MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II?

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.

Total Rewards & Benefits:

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

About MadTree

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.

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.