Maintenance Mechanic

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply here

Compensation: $38/hour

Sign-On Bonus: $3,500

Location:

Watertown, CT

Shift: Monday to Friday

• 1st shift: 5:30am start
• 2nd shift: 1:00pm start

Shift Differential: 6%–8% of the base hourly rate for applicable hours worked

Benefits of working for Primo Brands:

Health Benefits:

Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing:

401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance:
Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits:
Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

• Maintain equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid handling systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and perform necessary repairs.
• Execute emergency repairs and adjustments promptly while production lines are operational to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure smooth and efficient changeovers between processes.
• Fabricate or modify equipment as required to support line maintenance and improvements.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues effectively.
• Maintain equipment to achieve optimal reliability and consistent quality standards at all times.
• Oversee the maintenance of facilities and all plant operations equipment.
• Accurately document project activities and prepare operating standards and maintenance procedures for all equipment and processes.
• Establish and sustain communication with relevant equipment vendors and suppliers.
• Manage the start-up and shutdown procedures for all plant equipment daily.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Operate and maintain machinery utilizing chemicals such as caustic agents, acids, and ammonia.

• Experience in production equipment maintenance, preferably within the food and beverage sector.
• Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, diagrams, and ladder logic programs.
• Experience with software interface tools for Allen Bradley or GE PLCs and familiarity with Windows-based software is preferred.
• Skilled in the use of hand, power, shop, and diagnostic tools (tools provided).
• Expertise in electrical power/controls, mechanical systems, and fluid handling systems.
• Background in maintenance disciplines, including computer-operated machinery, industrial electrical work, and welding.
• Plumbing and HVAC experience is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and effective verbal/written communication abilities, complemented by mechanical aptitude and capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 60 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders, and perform standing or walking duties as required.
• Demonstrated initiative and capacity to work both independently and collaboratively to accomplish team objectives, including decision-making, problem-solving, and adapting to evolving priorities and conditions.
• Willingness to work overtime in accordance with business requirements.
• Trade, technical school training, or Millwright certification is preferred.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain®…