Maintenance Technician III

Aspen Enterprises LTD•San Antonio, TX

6h•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs. Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success. The Maintenance Technician 3 ensures all equipment is running smoothly through quick in-depth troubleshooting and repair of all types of manufacturing equipment. Will be called on to fix urgent issues or project work to rebuild or modify equipment to improve efficiency. Working as a team with other technicians, machine operators, supervisors, and engineers, the Maintenance Technician 3 will collaborate to resolve mechanical issues.

Requirements

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Follow all the required safe working practices. This includes, but is not limited to, wearing all required PPE, lockout-tagout, confined space entry, chemical handling, working at height, etc.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and facilities, including equipment and line changeovers
Immediately report any food safety and food quality related issues to management
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment (Multimeter)
Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility as required.
Operate production-related equipment as required.
Maintain industrial control systems hardware.
Modify existing equipment to enhance performance or improve a process.
Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs safely and in a timely manner.
Complete required daily paperwork, document parts and material usage
Complete work orders and preventative maintenance tasks on time, maintaining high quality standards.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
Communicate across shifts, departments, and management regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience in a food and beverage maintenance environment or an associate degree/Technical certificate in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or engineering-related field
Continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Knowledge of sanitary pipes, fittings, and valves.
Knowledge of packaging and tape machines.
Knowledge of Fluid Power - pneumatic, hydraulic, pumps, valves
Knowledge of Power Transmission – gear, Sprockets, Chains, Pullies
Experience in manufacturing, bottling, beverage, or packaging.
Experience with the following technologies: Variable frequency drive (VFD), sensors: photo eyes, level, pressure, flow
Beverage processing equipment: brewing, extraction, admix, filling: rotary fillers, bag filling, Form fill seal.
Manufacturing lines and changeovers: bottling, bags, pails, totes.
HVAC includes boilers, chillers, and air compressors.
Experience working with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting.
Experience working in and troubleshooting inside of Control panels, working with 24VDC, 208V 1PH, 208/480V 3PH.

Responsibilities

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Follow all the required safe working practices. This includes, but is not limited to, wearing all required PPE, lockout-tagout, confined space entry, chemical handling, working at height, etc.
Maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and facilities, including equipment and line changeovers
Immediately report any food safety and food quality related issues to management
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment (Multimeter)
Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility as required.
Operate production-related equipment as required.
Maintain industrial control systems hardware.
Modify existing equipment to enhance performance or improve a process.
Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs safely and in a timely manner.
Complete required daily paperwork, document parts and material usage
Complete work orders and preventative maintenance tasks on time, maintaining high quality standards.
Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
Communicate across shifts, departments, and management regarding any challenges and opportunities on the production lines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.
Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.