We are the world's largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.
Our ambition is to continually improve and it's what keeps us at the top of our game. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for the scheduled, unscheduled and preventative maintenance and repair of a wide variety of beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment requiring a strong mechanical skills base to include hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, conveyor systems and PLC usage. Completes all work allocated to a high standard having the ability to complete all maintenance tasks across the installed asset base. Regularly observes and discuss equipment performance and make recommendations for activities to improve this. Promotes and supports the company quality & safety standards, focusing on continuous improvement.
Shift : Nights, continental 5 : 45pm – 6 : 15am
Adhere to all health and safety policies / procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets / beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip / oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and / or governing bodies (ex. Ability to perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.
Able to troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic).
Able to perform maintenance on all production supporting equipment (i.e. glycol system, RO system, Compressed Air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems).
Use innovative thinking when troubleshooting equipment in order to minimize production downtime, assure food safety, product quality and personnel safety.
Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders to include recording all utilized part numbers for inventory purposes.
Communicate effectively and completely all relevant maintenance and production related information from shift to relieving shift.
Assist in training other maintenance personnel.
Understanding of Food Safety Requirements.
Must be able to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals.
Work without supervision.
Must obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Data analysis and identification of trends.
Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to the variable demands of the business.
Ability to work under own supervision.
Minimum 2 years previous maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed.
Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. The environment is structured and supervised.
Travel Requirements :
May be minimal travel required as needed for training.
Visual / Sensory : Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise control of equipment.
Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits :
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Short-term disability and long-term disability
Legal Benefits
12 Paid Holidays
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Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, Veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Maintenance Technician 3Rd Shift • Piedmont, SC, US