Maintenance Technician- Weekend Shift

Krier Beverage; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on production line equipment. The role requires hands-on experience with changeovers, welding, and fabrication, plus strong adherence to GMPs and safety standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Line Leads, maintaining equipment performance, and completing documentation. Overtime and weekend availability are required, with forklift certification expected prior to operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years’ maintenance/machine repair experience; food and beverage industry experience preferred.
• Basic electrical circuitry knowledge.
• Must be able to read blueprints and manufacturer manuals.
• Experience using CMMS programs.
• Welding (TIG/MIG) and fabrication skills.
• Forklift certification required.
• Overtime and weekend work as needed, including year-end shutdowns.
• Strong attention to detail, urgency, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on production line equipment.
• Repair and service packaging, conveying, and process equipment.
• Train and assist line leads with changeovers and setup validation.
• Monitor equipment operation and report issues to Maintenance Manager.
• Complete maintenance work orders and related documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to communicate requirements and status of work orders.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Blueprints & manuals

Job description

• This role is filled based on demonstrated mechanical skills, hands-on maintenance experience, and a proven track record with production line changeovers. Selected candidates must commit to the weekend schedule for a minimum of six months
• Responsible for enforcing and following safety and quality standards, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s), Federal, State, and Local regulations, and adherence to job specifications.
• Ensure proper PPE is utilized, as well as forklift compliance is adhered to.
• Ensure equipment is performing as designed and provide high-level work in a craftmanship manner.
• Adhere to the code blue standard.
• Consistently developing work orders and PMs and contributing to support continuous improvement opportunities and initiatives to reduce expenses and improve the overall operation.
• Responsible to assist and train in standard changeovers, general maintenance, and inspecting the production line for proper setup to ensure everything is set up correctly (processing system, detectors, injectors, coders, etc.).
• Troubleshoot, service, and repair facility and production equipment correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist Line Leads with any issues that may arise.
• Monitor and maintain equipment for proper operation and report issues to Maintenance Manager.
• Complete all necessary documentation.
• Completes work orders according to maintenance schedule.
• Troubleshoot packaging, conveying, and process equipment.
• Collaborates with other departments and communicates requirements, opportunity areas, the status of work orders, and results.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years’ previous maintenance machine repair experience required; with experience in Food and Beverage industry or Journeyman, Apprentice Certification preferred.
• Basic electrical circuitry knowledge
• Required to fully comply with Quality Management System Policies and Procedures and Food Safety Management requirements.
• Ability to understand and follow blueprints manufacturers documentation and manuals.
• Experience using CMMS programs.
• Ability to weld (TIG/MIG) and fabricate
• Must be able to work overtime as needed including change at the start and end of shift times and weekends (including the last week of the calendar year to perform maintenance on production lines).
• Required to be forklift certified by Krier Foods, Inc. before operating any company-owned forklift.
• Possess strong attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for pumps, gearboxes, and equipment systems.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, work independently, cultivate a culture of trust, accountability, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Leads and Maintenance employees will not be approved for vacation during the period of the Annual Maintenance Shutdown week (normally scheduled the week after the Christmas Holiday)
• Must attain Food Safety Training (Qualified Individual)