Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Buffalo Rock Company; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo Rock is a long-standing Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler based in Birmingham, AL. The Corporate Plant Maintenance Mechanic role supports the maintenance team by repairing and tuning machinery and equipment used in production.

This hands-on position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, welding and burning capabilities, and the ability to work 12-hour shifts nights or days. You will follow GMPs and safety protocols while keeping production lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery per diagrams, manuals, and specs.
• Observe equipment to locate issues and perform parts replacement.
• Set up basic metalworking tools (lathe, drill press, grinder) and test performance.
• Adhere to GMPs and Food Safety standards; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Welding

Machinery maintenance

Reading diagrams

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Lathe

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Location Birmingham - Warehouse (Corporate)

Job Department: Corporate Plant Maintenance

Reports to: Plant Maintenance Supervisor

Work Schedule: 12-hour shift 7pm-7am/ 7am-7pm

Job Type: Regular

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Amount of Travel Required: None

Job Description

Summary/objective

Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 123 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Corporate Plant Maintenance Mechanic position is a key member of the Corporate Maintenance Team that provides support by repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment.

Essential functions

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

• Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position. Position is required to work all hours necessary to ensure operations function is fulfilled, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments.
• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, hand tools, and power tools.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, level, plum bobs, and straightedges.
• Repairs or replaces functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• May set up and operate lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• May initiate purchase order for parts and machines.
• May repair electrical equipment.
• Required to weld and burn.
• Requires lifting up to 50 pounds maximum.
• Sets up codes/repairs for production lines.
• Observe operation of equipment to determine if the problem is with equipment or operator.
• FOOD SAFETY: Required to follow the Good Manufacturing Program GMPs as listed in the Code of Federal Regulations CFR 21 section 110. Required participation in various Food Safety related training that Buffalo Rock utilizes. Required to report potential issues related to Food Safety.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self‑improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web‑based, in‑house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee- partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock’s Purpose of “Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people.”

Committed to serving our communities.

Customer success drives our success.

Integrity matters.

Obsessed with continuous improvement.

We care for each other.

Win the day.

Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken

Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Work environment

Working conditions will be inside and outside where temperatures will vary from extreme heat to extreme cold, all for extended periods.

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand

F

Walk

O

Sit

O

Manually Manipulate

F

Grasp

F

F

Reach Above Shoulder

O

Speak

C

Climb

O

O

Squat or Kneel

O

O

C

11-20 lbs.

O

21-50 lbs.

F

51-100 lbs.

O

Over 100 lbs.

N

Push/Pull

12 lbs. or less C

13-25 lbs. C

26-40 lbs. O

41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

Sense of Sound - Hearing is required from 2/3 to a full workday.

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - eye protection, burning glasses

Sense of Balance

None

Required education and experience

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required

3 plus years of experience in Manufacturing Maintenance: Required

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Purpose of Job Description

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic dutieshave been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee'sability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of allfunctions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may beassigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract ofemployment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasksfortheemployeeto perform,as thecompany maydeemappropriate.

I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________ Date__________________