Facilities Technician I

Athletic Brewing Co. • Milford, CT

11d

About The Position

Athletic Brewing is seeking a Facilities Technician I for its Milford Brewery. The role primarily maintains mechanical equipment and also performs building and infrastructure modifications. The technician is expected to work to high quality standards for both food-grade and non-food-grade applications, making confident repairs while preserving the integrity of equipment and facilities and taking ownership of mistakes when they occur.

The technician works independently on projects and alongside a diverse internal team and external vendors. The position requires technical understanding of brewing, packaging, and support equipment, with subject matter expertise in one or more process areas. It also includes production support, equipment observation and troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, work-order documentation, pump rebuild assistance, and wastewater pH probe calibration.

Requirements

• Previous facilities or mechanic experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Honesty, dependability, high integrity, teamwork, and passion.
• Curiosity and interest in improving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with a CMMS program.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Electrician experience.
• Plumbing experience.
• Sanitary welding experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong technical understanding of brewing, packaging, and support equipment, and 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 with supervisors and managers as needed.
• 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 document communications and findings in work orders.
• Assist with 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, vision, dental, and 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