Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Employment Type: Full time / Direct Hire
Location: Waverly, New York (On-site)

Job Description:

About the Company:

We are the best co-packer. We batch and can all beverages, including energy drinks, RTDs, wines, carbonated sodas, sparkling water, still water, juices, and functional beverages. Our high-speed lines can run any can size, including sleek and slim, and we offer in-line sleeving. If you can dream it, we can do it! a reputation for outstanding leadership, innovation, and expertise. Our employees use their creativity and talent to invent new solutions and meet new demands while offering the most effective products and services in the beverage industry. Recently moved into a new 130,000-square-foot co-packing facility in Waverly, New York. We are the preferred partner for beverage brands seeking to expand into new markets or increase their production capacity. By consolidating several crucial steps in the beverage production and warehousing processes, it offers a distinct solution for the complete co-packing process.

About the Role:

• Seamer Maintenance Technician - Subject Matter Expert (SME) - As a Seamer Technician, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting seaming machines to ensure optimal performance and product quality.
• Your expertise will play a crucial role in our production process, ensuring that our canned products meet the highest standards of safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust, and operate sealing machines for production runs.
• Conduct regular maintenance and repairs on sealing equipment to minimize downtime.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Perform inspections and tests on finish can verify proper sealing and integrity.
• Troubleshoot any mechanical issues that arise during production.
• Collaborate with production staff and management to optimize efficiency and production output.
• Maintain accurate records of production, maintenance, and repairs. Provide competent and effective maintenance support to our plant operations. Deliver training and guidance to Maintenance Technicians.

Responsibilities:

• Systematically execute preventive and proactive maintenance to avert equipment breakdowns
• Prioritize maintenance repairs to minimize disruptions to manufacturing operations
• Uphold the efficiency and functionality of machinery
• Identify problem areas and develop appropriate solutions to rectify issues and prevent machine deterioration
• Support the facility's food safety, SQF, and GMP programs to ensure compliance and achieve desired outcomes
• Possess the ability to resolve issues with all production and support equipment to enhance line efficiency
• Draft work SOPs and aid in developing PM protocols
• Perform general housekeeping duties and maintain a clean and organized work area
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the LOTO program at the plant
• Work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively
• Actively participate in the recruitment of maintenance personnel for the company
• Collaborate effectively with others to resolve maintenance issues
• Maintain facility condition to the highest standards, both inside and outside
• Adhere to PPE requirements at all times, including wearing hair nets, beard nets, earplugs, and safety glasses, as appropriate for the specific area of the facility being worked in

Qualifications:

Formal Applicants must possess demonstrable experience working directly with the specific type of automated beverage manufacturing equipment employed within our facility. Examples of such equipment include: Crown Fillers, Angelus Seamers, Douglas Contour, Douglas Spectrum, RA Jones Meridian

High school diploma or equivalent; Technical certification in machinery or mechanical engineering is a plus.

Proven experience as a Seamer Technician or in a similar role within a food manufacturing environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations in food manufacturing.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Compensation:commensurate with experience in the beverage industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,413.00 - $150,616.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,413 - $150,616