What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Lead Maintenance Technician: 2nd shift 2:00pm - 10:30pm position at Finlays?
JOB TITLE: System Lead Maintenance Tech
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
LOCATION: On site, San Antonio, Texas
PAY: $32 - $35 / hour
HOURS / SHIFT: 2 nd shift - 2:00pm – 10:30pm approximately
Benefits & Perks
Finlays is committed to supporting the career advancement and wellbeing of our employees. We offer a range of comprehensive benefits, including a wellness program, learning and development allowance, and opportunities for mentorship and job shadowing, designed to support both personal and professional growth. We encourage continuous learning, collaboration, and the exploration of new skills and career pathways, helping you build a global network and thrive within an inclusive, supportive environment in our organization.
Other Employee Benefits Include
The Systems Lead Technician will work as part of a diverse team and act as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant on frequency drives, human machine interface (HMI), control sensors (flow, temp, etc.), PLC/HMI programming, and plant operating systems. Able to do quick in-depth troubleshooting including electrical troubleshooting experience inclusive of 480VAC and 24VDC control systems, to support maintenance team. Will be called on to fix urgent issues or project work to rebuild or modify equipment to improve efficiency. Working directly with technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and engineers, the Industrial Control Technician will collaborate to resolve manufacturing issues. Playing a vital role in developing and implementing best practices and implement standard methodologies aligned with Finlay’s Americas maintenance strategies. Champion continuous improvement efforts as well as provide training to the maintenance team.
About Us
Since 1750, Finlays has served as the industry’s trusted leader in the supply of tea, coffee, and botanicals extracts to the world’s beverage brand owners. Through engaged employees and a continuous improvement mindset, Finlays has grown this legacy in the North and South American regions. Finlays Americas delivers safe and consistent “fit for purpose” quality products and services, meeting regulatory requirements and customer expectations by being an integrated, customer-centric solution provider.
Responsibilities
Finlays Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager
LOCATION: On site, San Antonio, Texas
PAY: $32 - $35 / hour
HOURS / SHIFT: 2 nd shift - 2:00pm – 10:30pm approximately
Benefits & Perks
Finlays is committed to supporting the career advancement and wellbeing of our employees. We offer a range of comprehensive benefits, including a wellness program, learning and development allowance, and opportunities for mentorship and job shadowing, designed to support both personal and professional growth. We encourage continuous learning, collaboration, and the exploration of new skills and career pathways, helping you build a global network and thrive within an inclusive, supportive environment in our organization.
Other Employee Benefits Include
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Matching
- Eligibility for Monthly / Annual Bonuses
- Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 10 Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteer Days Off
- Volunteer / Community Involvement
The Systems Lead Technician will work as part of a diverse team and act as a subject matter expert on behalf of the plant on frequency drives, human machine interface (HMI), control sensors (flow, temp, etc.), PLC/HMI programming, and plant operating systems. Able to do quick in-depth troubleshooting including electrical troubleshooting experience inclusive of 480VAC and 24VDC control systems, to support maintenance team. Will be called on to fix urgent issues or project work to rebuild or modify equipment to improve efficiency. Working directly with technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and engineers, the Industrial Control Technician will collaborate to resolve manufacturing issues. Playing a vital role in developing and implementing best practices and implement standard methodologies aligned with Finlay’s Americas maintenance strategies. Champion continuous improvement efforts as well as provide training to the maintenance team.
About Us
Since 1750, Finlays has served as the industry’s trusted leader in the supply of tea, coffee, and botanicals extracts to the world’s beverage brand owners. Through engaged employees and a continuous improvement mindset, Finlays has grown this legacy in the North and South American regions. Finlays Americas delivers safe and consistent “fit for purpose” quality products and services, meeting regulatory requirements and customer expectations by being an integrated, customer-centric solution provider.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate root-cause problem solving to identify and perform permanent solutions.
- Troubleshoot variable frequency drives, servo motors, controllers, communication systems (profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules.
- Coach and mentor operators, technicians and other peers on basic maintenance and technical procedures related to food and beverage manufacturing.
- Maintain all PLC/HMI programs for compounding, packaging, and process systems, edit and write PLC programs, create/modify HMI screens, and perform basic electrical troubleshooting and functional modifications.
- Education: Associate’s degree/Technical certificate in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or engineering-related field
- Minimum 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing / Industrial maintenance environment.
- Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as multi meter, calipers, flow, temp, and other analog process devices
- Onsite in a warehouse environment
- Physical Requirements: Required to stand or walk up to 100% of duty time. Some bending, stooping and repetitive motion. Ability to lift or push/pull weights upwards of 50 pounds.
Finlays Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Salary : $32 - $35
