Maintenance Technician Level 1

Black Rifle Coffee Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Rifle Coffee Company seeks a Maintenance Technician I to perform high-level maintenance and repairs on roasters, grinding, packaging equipment, and facilities. You will coordinate with production leadership to schedule work, diagnose issues, and execute timely repairs while upholding food-grade standards.

The role emphasizes Equipment PM, inventory control, and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school level education or equivalent.
• Prior maintenance experience required, preferably industrial or machine-related.
• 3-5+ years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level technical PM tasks on packaging lines, roasters, burners and grinders.
• Attend daily turnover meetings and report on maintenance activities and repairs.
• Diagnose, plan, and execute repairs in a timely manner to minimize downtime.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and supplies for maintenance operations.
• Record maintenance activities using CMMS systems.
• Adhere to food grade standards during all maintenance activities.
• Operate safely and comply with safety concepts related to maintenance.

Skills

Basic maintenance

Basic tools usage

Reading electrical diagrams

Verbal and written communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Pneumatic and mechanical basics

Electrical blueprints

Job description

Mission Statement

We are Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded company serving premium, fresh-roasted coffee to people who love America. We have a love for coffee, dogs, the outdoors, America, and most importantly, our customers! We are more than a product and more than a company; we are a culture. A culture full of motivated people who roll up their sleeves and get the job done with integrity, love, innovation, and radical transparency. Join us as we take action on our commitment to provide quality coffee and give back to the veteran and first responder communities and those who support it.

Job Summary

As a Maintenance Technician I at BRCC, you will be responsible for the higher-level maintenance and repair for our coffee roasters, grinding equipment, packaging equipment, general facilities maintenance, and special projects. This entails coordinating with the Production Manager, Supervisors, Operators and other managers across the site to schedule maintenance and repairs as needed. Ability to identify and diagnose problems and make needed repairs in a timely manner to reduce the impact to processing, production, and warehouse activities. Adhere to food grade standards during all maintenance activities.

Role Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of general maintenance practices and purpose.
• Experience with basic power and hand tools.
• Basic technical knowledge and ability to read, interpret, and understand electrical diagrams, blueprints, parts diagrams, and other technical documents
• Develop and maintain spare parts inventory for machinery as well as supplies and equipment for maintenance and repair operations
• Perform high level technical PM task on packaging lines, roasters, burners and grinders.
• Attend daily turnover meetings and report on maintenance activities, recent repairs, or areas of concern
• Ability to diagnose, develop a plan to repair, and execute repairs in a timely manner
• Basic computer skills & knowledge of CMMS systems to record, file, and report maintenance operations and repairs
• Formal training in pneumatic, electrical, mechanical or experience in these fields
• Formal training in safety and safety concepts as it relates to maintenance is necessary
• Basic knowledge of PLC controls and industrial electrical highly recommended
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Strong ability to multitask with attention to detail
• Capable of meeting strict time sensitive deadlines
• Demonstrate flexibility to changing demands
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be accountable, self-motivated to learn, and uphold company values
• Able to participate in a two man lift with objects weighing up to 75lbs

Education and Skill Requirements

• High school level education or equivalent
• Prior maintenance experience required. Preferably industrial or machine related.
• 3-5+ years’ experience preferred

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Physical Requirements

This is a full-time position and hours of work and days may vary. This position may require long hours and may require weekend work

• This employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear (e.g. customers, vendors, other employees).
• The employee is occasionally required to sit (e.g. computer work).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (e.g. reading reports), distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.