Technician, Maintenance 1

Mark Anthony Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mark Anthony Group is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain highly automated production equipment in a fast-paced beverage environment. You will perform predictive and preventative maintenance, interpret schematics, and work with 480VAC & 24VDC systems, PLCs, and motor drives.

You should have a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate degree or technical certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree, certification or higher within a technical field preferred
• 1 – 3 of industrial maintenance experience in high-speed manufacturing. Experience in beverage or packaging is preferred
• Safe use of hand and power tools, welders, lifts, multi-meters, industrial shop equipment
• Read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams, and repair VFDs, servo motors & controllers, communication systems, PLC I/O cards, and safety modules
• Forklift experience is a plus (certification not required)
• Proficient in MS Office, Excel, Word, email and CMMS system

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Plant and Safety policies and PPE usage
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards and GMPs
• Troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime and plan predictive/preventative maintenance
• Participate in equipment upgrades or installations
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and PM/work orders
• Coordinate maintenance with production to avoid disruptions
• Develop and update SOPs with team
• Assist leadership with process improvements and projects

Skills

Read schematics

Team communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or technical certification

Certification

Tools

CMMS system

MS Office

Excel

Welders

Job description

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

Role Purpose

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain highly automated and advanced production machinery and equipment according to predictive maintenance schedules. This will be to ensure the smooth operation of equipment, minimize downtime, and meet efficiency goals.

Accountabilities & Impact

Safety / Food Safety

• Adhere to all Plant and Safety policies and procedures, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as well as adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Ensure equipment meets safety standards and regulations.

Technical Expertise

• Ability to effectively troubleshoot equipment to minimize unplanned equipment downtime.
• Plan and execute predictive/preventative maintenance efforts to minimize equipment downtime.
• Demonstrate effective root-cause problem solving to identify and perform equipment repairs and improvements.
• Participate in special projects on equipment upgrades or installations.
• Utilize skills in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick), and work with electrical systems including 480VAC & 24VDC power.
• Read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams, and repair variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (…), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work performed, parts used, and any additional observations.
• Ensure PM’s/ work order paperwork is completed before departure from plant.
• Follow-up with any team members when passing along ongoing work to the next shift.
• Assist the lead with developing/updating SOP’s.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with production and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities without disrupting the manufacturing process. Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.

Inventory Management

• Finding parts in the CMMS system.
• Ensure parts used from inventory are reported and documented in accordance with inventory control program guidelines.
• Optimize the use of resources, including tools and equipment.

Communication

• Ensure smooth shift changes by communicating important information to incoming shifts, including updates on work in progress, equipment conditions, and any outstanding issues or concerns.
• Escalate concerns to supervisor as it relates to safety, quality, performance goals, productivity, continuous improvement, and teamwork/harmony.

Training and Development

• Collaborate with your peers and team members to transfer specialist technical knowledge.
• Provide training to production staff on basic equipment operation and routine maintenance tasks.

Process Improvement

• Work directly with leadership to develop and execute projects involving continuous improvement, equipment and/or facility upgrades, and the permanent corrective measures of reoccurring problems.
• Perform other various job duties as required.

Skills & Experiences Needed

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates degree, certification or higher within in a technical field preferred
• 1 – 3 of industrial maintenance experience in high-speed manufacturing. Experience in one of the following fields: beverage or packaging (preferred).
• Safe use of various hand and power tools, welders, lifts, multi-meters, industrial shop equipment
• Read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams, and repair variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems, PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.
• Forklift experience a plus (certification not required).
• Proficient in computer and software skills such as MS office, excel, word, and email and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) system.

Working conditions

• This position is exposed to occupational hazards, including but not limited to, high noise levels, physical obstacles, exposure to chemicals, etc.
• Subject to extreme heat/cold temperatures
• Must have sufficient endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
• Fast-paced and constantly changing work environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand/move 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs/ladders throughout shift.
• Fine motor skills and dexterity for manipulation
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including (but not limited to) bump cap, safety steel toe shoes, safety glasses, dust masks or PAPRs.
• Must adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft

Ambitiously Curious

Made With Humility

Daringly Disruptive