Industrial Electrician

Overview

Position:
Maintenance Technician. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment requiring a strong mechanical skills base including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems and PLC usage.

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. Refresco is a leading global independent beverage solutions provider serving national and international retailers and GNE brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Position Description

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Adhere to food quality and food safety standards as per corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (e.g., SQF).
• Report problems with the FSMS to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions.
• Perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
• Troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic).
• Maintain production supporting equipment (glycol system, RO system, compressed air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems).
• Use innovative thinking during troubleshooting to minimize downtime while ensuring food safety and product quality.
• Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders, including recording used part numbers for inventory purposes.
• Communicate maintenance and production information between shifts and with production during downtime.
• Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
• Collaborate with adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement.

• Knowledge of GMPs.
• Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
• Ability to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Good decision making/problem solving skills.
• Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.

• Decisive, pro-active, self-motivated, and assertive.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Data analysis and identification of trends.
• Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to variable demands of the business.
• Ability to work under initiative and think through to a solution.

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

• Work Schedule:
  
  Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
• Work Environment:
  Fast-paced production plant with moving parts; hearing protection required; temperatures may be hot or cold. Environment is structured and supervised.

• May be minimal travel required for training.

• Physical demands include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs, and other listed activities; see details in the original description.

• Responsibilities may change with or without notice.

Refresco offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Well-being benefits
• Discount programs

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Food and Beverage Services