Maintenance Technician- Back End

Position Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment. The role requires a strong mechanical skill base, including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems, and PLC usage. The Technician will perform maintenance tasks across the installed asset base, observe equipment performance, provide recommendations for improvements, and promote company quality & safety standards with a focus on continuous improvement.

Wednesday 10:00am-4:00pm
Thursday-Saturday 4:00am-4:00pm

Non-Exempt

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) in warehouse or production areas.
• Maintain food quality and safety in accordance with corporate, customer, and governing standards (e.g., SQF).
• Report FSMS problems to management to initiate corrective actions.
• Perform repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machinery for electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic malfunctions.
• Maintain production supporting equipment such as glycol, RO, compressed air, lubrication, and chemical distribution systems.
• Use innovative thinking to minimize production downtime and assure food safety, product quality, and personnel safety.
• Document and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders, recording part numbers for inventory purposes.
• Communicate clearly and completely all relevant maintenance and production information from shift to relieving shift.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Communicate with production during periods of downtime.
• Collaborate with adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive continuous improvement.

• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Understanding of food safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
• Work independently without supervision.
• Good decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.

• Decisive, proactive, self‑motivated, and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and developed communication skills.
• Data analysis and trend identification.
• Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to variable business demands.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and think through solutions.
• Capacity to work under own supervision.

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of previous maintenance experience in manufacturing (preferred).

• Work schedule may include weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, and overnight; overtime scheduled as needed.
• Operate in a fast‑paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection. Temperatures can be very hot or relatively cold.

• May require minimal travel for training.

• Stand or sit for extended periods.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. (minimum 5 lbs.).
• Carry weight, lift, and move items.
• Walk and drive as necessary.
• Climb stairs, ladders, or balance on uneven surfaces.
• Maintain visual and sensory focus.
• Display excellent hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Handle mental stress from deadlines, production quotas, and accuracy demands.

• This job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off
• Well‑being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.