Maintenance & Facilities Technician I

HALF ACRE BEER COMPANY•Chicago, IL

2d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a member of the Maintenance Team at The Faraway Company (Half Acre Beer Company x Maplewood Brewery and Distillery) and reports to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager. Hours are typically 2nd shift, Tuesday through Saturday, although exact hours may vary. Training will occur Monday-Friday 1st shift. The company has three locations to maintain: this position will almost exclusively work at the main production facility at the Balmoral location, although some visits to the Logan Square and Glen Ellyn locations will be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 21+ years old
Ability to work independently while staying connected to the team’s priorities.
Strong ability to work productively while unsupervised
3+ years maintenance experience (food/beverage or packaging industry preferred)
Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical trades
Familiarity with pumps, motors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and compressed air systems
Computer skills, Microsoft Office suite a plus
Ability to read schematics and equipment manuals
Strong ability to work independently and productively, while staying connected to the team’s priorities

Nice To Haves

Can seaming and processing experience
Technical certifications
Knowledge of Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC
Welding and PLC troubleshooting experience
Fork truck training
CMMS software

Responsibilities

Commitment to company safety program and ensuring company safety standards set by The Faraway Company and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair brewery production equipment including KHS can filler, Ferrum seamer, m+f keg line, and Braukon brewhouse
Support utilities and facilities equipment such as glycol chillers, boilers, HVAC systems, pumps, gearboxes, and kitchen equipment
Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs using our CMMS system to stay ahead of breakdowns and record repair details, and track assets
Work on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure maximum uptime
Work directly with external vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to coordinate service, source parts, and ensure maximum equipment uptime
Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement lasting solutions
Document work, communicate effectively with staff, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and safety
Occasionally support special projects and improvements across the brewery
Keeps work area clean and organized
Other duties as assigned