Mechanic III (Beverage Manufacturer/ Industrial Mechanic)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and service mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems in plant and production equipment.
• Utilize hand and power tools as necessary to perform tasks.
• Perform complex repairs and maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Conduct periodic equipment inspections as part of Preventative Maintenance (PM) performance, troubleshoot, and evaluate repair requests.
• Identify parts required for repairs, maintain inventory levels, and place orders as necessary.
• Monitor the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment to ensure optimal usage, efficiency, and quality.
• Ensure all work adheres to company and regulatory standards.
• Cover safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry protocols.
• Maintain detailed records, including work orders, inspection reports, equipment manuals, and time logs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively report potential or actual food safety or quality issues to management.
• Comply with all Safety, Quality, and Food (SQF) requirements and work with supervision to resolve any food safety or quality concerns within the scope of the role.
• Perform additional duties as required and assigned.

Education And Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of Industrial/Manufacturing mechanic experience, with at least 2 years in a juice or beverage manufacturing environment.
• An associates degree or equivalent.
• Advanced knowledge in Mechanical, Pneumatic, and Electrical systems (120VAC-480VAC).
• Steamer certification required (or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe).
• High level of detail orientation, ability to multitask, and prioritize work effectively.
• Excellent time management, verbal, and written communication skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically within the juice or beverage industry is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing or production environment is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Previous experience with high-speed production lines, especially in the beverage or food industry, is an asset.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Frequent Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in the area of responsibility.
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions, fluctuating ambient temperatures, and occasional loud environments due to machinery and production equipment.
• Occasional Squatting, kneeling, and reaching above or at shoulder height.
• Ability to wear a dust mask and perform confined space entry using LOTO procedures.
• Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals used in production processes.
• Vision Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision, with or without correction.
• Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines, and exhaust fans.
• Ability to visually detect obstacles and potential hazards in a high-speed production environment involving industrial equipment and powered lift systems.
• Hearing Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.