Maintenance Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW

Harpoon Brewery is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of packaging equipment and strong troubleshooting abilities. They can lead an overhaul / rebuild, and have the ability to adapt quickly to changes, while adjusting priorities as breakdowns occur.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to work in a team environment, open to learn and willing to contribute to all areas of the brewery as needed.
• Understanding of basic mechanical and electrical skills
• The ability to read and interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Have a flexible schedule and ability to work a rotating on call schedule for after hour emergency repairs. (Every 4-5 weeks)
• 2-5 years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform Preventive Maintenance as well as electrical/mechanical troubleshooting on all Brewery equipment
• Work with an assigned team to review work, set priorities, and schedule maintenance repairs.
• Enter and complete work orders by logging actions and findings in an accurate and timely fashion in a maintenance program.
• Diagnose source of failures and make emergency repairs to all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic systems as needed to return them to service and minimize production downtime.
• Assist production staff in performing their duties through direction, training, and assistance.
• Assist Brewery operations in setting up equipment and making running adjustments to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Ensure the equipment is setup, maintained, and operated to allow for safe packaging of quality product.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, returning tools, equipment and supplies to the appropriate storage areas after each assignment.
• Handle a large work load with multiple preventive and repair tasks/projects.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to lift 100 lbs, up to 50 lbs shoulder high
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work over, under and around potentially dangerous and moving machinery in tight spaces
• Must be comfortable working at heights while standing on a ladder or in a basket
• Ability to withstand various temperatures and weather conditions

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB GRADE: Kilderkin

DEPARTMENT: Operations