Facilities Technician I

Athletic Brewing Company • Milford, CT

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Athletic Brewing is seeking a versatile Facilities Technician I to maintain mechanical equipment and perform building and infrastructure modifications at its Milford Brewery. The role requires high-quality work suitable for food-grade and non-food-grade applications, reliable repairs that preserve equipment and structural integrity, and accountability when mistakes occur. The technician works both independently and alongside a diverse internal team and external vendors. The role includes maintenance of brewing, packaging, and support equipment, and may involve assuming Facilities Apprentice responsibilities when needed. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The position is based at the Milford Brewery. Starting pay is $27.50 per hour, with compensation commensurate with experience and opportunities for performance bonuses. Benefits include company-paid health, vision, dental, and life insurance; a 401(k) with a 5% company match; paid parental leave; continuing education reimbursement subject to program limits; paid time off; and one paid day per month for volunteering.

Requirements

• Previous facilities or mechanic experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Strong time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Listening, critical thinking, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
• Honest, dependable, high-integrity, team-oriented, and passionate.
• Ability to work with a diverse team and external vendors.
• Regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including sitting, standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking or hearing.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with a CMMS program.
• Previous experience in manufacturing.
• Electrician experience.
• Plumbing experience.
• Sanitary welding experience.
• Personal curiosity and interest in improving skills.
• Ability to think innovatively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of brewing, packaging, and support equipment.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more process areas.
• Keep maintenance areas safe, clean, and orderly, and ensure proper cleanup after maintenance work.
• Maintain respectful work communications.
• Respond to production questions and issues and follow up as needed with supervisors and managers.
• Observe equipment in operation to prevent or diagnose potential problems.
• Identify, suggest, and discuss solutions to equipment and facility issues with management.
• Complete at least 90% of assigned work orders and preventive maintenance tasks through the CMMS.
• Assign parts to work orders and record communications and findings in work orders.
• Assist in pump rebuilds.
• Calibrate wastewater pH probes.
• Independently complete preventive maintenance on packaging, brewing, and support equipment.
• Assume Facilities Apprentice responsibilities when needed.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Benefits

• Company-paid health insurance.
• Company-paid vision insurance.
• Company-paid dental insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education reimbursement, subject to program limits.
• Paid time off.
• One paid day per month for volunteering activities.
• Opportunities for performance bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED