Technical Lead Mechanic

About the position

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. We are currently seeking Full Time Technical Lead Mechanic for our manufacturing/bottling facility to maintain, fix, and improve equipment used in bottling and packaging operations. Factory Location: Kingfield, ME. Compensation: $36.80 / hour with 50 cent increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful review. Shift Differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate shift differential paid for applicable hours worked. Sign on Bonus: $3000 payable after 90 days of employment. Schedule: 12 hour shift, 6:00am to 6:00pm, 2,2,3 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Restoring machine to operating conditions during machine runtime failure in a team setting
• Complete reactive maintenance on production lines to recover from equipment failures by repairing mechanical, electrical, and structural components
• Create retrofits and fabrication, complete machine tear down/repair and assembly and work on PLC's, VFD's, and electric motors
• Conduct creative problem solving to identify and perform equipment improvements
• Participate in special project work on equipment upgrades or installations
• Work with team members and operators to ensure the daily production schedule is met
• Plan, lead and execute preventative maintenance (PM) according to PM schedule to minimize equipment downtime
• Maintain partnerships with team members and vendors using effective communication
• Provide break relief to production operators or team members as needed
• Operate a forklift as needed to complete duties

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; additional technical training or certifications desired
• 3 or more years of previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated sense of urgency in completing tasks and comfort working in a high speed production environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical skills; PLC experience a plus
• Solid computer skills, including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP desired
• Experience with CMMS or ERP systems needed, SAP experience preferred
• Ability to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively
• Solid problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to coach others
• Able to move/handle 50 lbs. as needed while performing work
• Able to work with an awkward posture for 2 hours or more
• Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 facility operating through most weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Company discounts
• Paid vacation
• Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment