Production Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
The Production Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs the company’s facility and production equipment according to established company standards, helping ensure safety, reliability, and functionality. The role supports internal customers by diagnosing equipment issues, carrying out repairs and preventive maintenance, and setting up production-line equipment for changeovers. The mechanic also maintains records and parts inventory, communicates equipment status and repair needs, and keeps the maintenance work area organized and clean. The position works an assigned schedule and requires overtime as needed to meet workload demands.
Requirements
- High school degree, GED, or equivalent degree.
- Trade school diploma or vocational training required.
- 5–7 years of previous production maintenance mechanic experience required.
- Ability to operate a computer.
- Knowledge of the beverage industry.
- Knowledge of basic mechanical principles, including electrical, mechanical, programmable logic control (PLC), and hydraulic systems.
- Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.
- Knowledge of diagnostics and repair for production equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, electrical systems, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems.
- Skill in internal customer service and welding.
- Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and independently; multitask; communicate effectively and develop good working relationships; and adapt to change.
- Ability to operate a boom lift, man lift, hand tools, lathes, grinders, saws, heavy-duty specialty tools, and other mechanical equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
- Ability to accurately measure and read a Volt Ohm meter and calipers.
- Ability to write and perform basic math functions, including addition and subtraction.
- Other functions, skills, and abilities may also apply.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance repair, electronics, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and troubleshoot company equipment, including production equipment, warehouse bay doors, electrical systems, and heating and cooling systems, and repair it according to established standards.
- Perform preventive maintenance on company equipment, including machine lubrication and conveyor belt replacement, following established guidelines.
- Follow company policies, standards, and procedures, including OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, and applicable Federal, State, and Local laws; wear required personal protective equipment.
- Perform production-line equipment changeovers according to established standards to minimize downtime during production runs.
- Communicate equipment repair status to co-workers, equipment repair needs to internal customers, and repair issues to the supervisor.
- Complete preventive maintenance records, work orders, time-off requests, and other required paperwork according to established standards.
- Work the assigned schedule, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work overtime as needed to meet workload demands.
- Order parts and maintain parts inventory.
- Maintain a clean work area and help organize the maintenance shop, including cleaning spills and properly disposing of used parts, trash, and recycling.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
