Maintenance Technician

Craft Brew Alliance • Lexington, VA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Alongside our production teams, our Maintenance Technicians work in a team or autonomously to continuously improve our equipment reliability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Our Maintenance Technicians help drive plant goals & objectives through individually led projects and continuous improvement activities. Maintenance technicians support brewing, packaging, quality and logistics and are the site utility equipment operators.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-year industrial mechanical/electrical experience or two-year technical degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds.
• Knowledge/experience with process controls, instrumentation, and calibration.
• Knowledge/experience with boilers, chillers, compressors and bulk CO2 systems.
• Ability to perform mechanical work.
• Familiarity with multimeters. Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Adhere to plant safety and 5S requirements; Complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Strong problem-solving skills - ability to troubleshoot, identify root causes (e.g. six sigma analysis) and propose and implement remedies.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out / tag out, work at heights, confined space entry).
• Must be able to continuously stand, bend, and twist.
• Must be able to lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Computer skills required; Microsoft Office Excel proficiency as well as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience preferred.
• Ability to work off shifts (afternoons and midnights) and overtime as necessary.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates.

Nice To Haves

• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team or autonomously to complete work orders and provide maintenance support to all areas of operations.
• Maintain and repair equipment, disassembling and reassembling machinery, rebuild assemblies and replace parts as necessary.
• Perform electrical work up to 480VAC 3PH. Troubleshoot PLCs and variable frequency drives. Work on electrical control systems.
• Perform mechanical work e.g., bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacements, valve and pump maintenance, hydraulics, lubrication.
• Adhere to plant safety and sanitation requirements.
• Complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Be part of an effective work planning process that utilizes work order, planners, and part staging.
• Assist with process improvement and initiate change.
• Use CMMS to detail corrective and preventive maintenance performed throughout the shift; including searching for and issuing parts, documenting equipment issues and entering inspection/measurement points.
• Drive plant goals & objectives through individually led projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform quality, maintenance and housekeeping checks while managing the technical process.

Benefits

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

What This Job Offers

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