The Boston Beer Company

Maintenance Technician Packaging

The Boston Beer Company Breinigsville, PA

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Maintenance Technician- Packaging in Breinigsville, PA.

This position requires industrial mechanical knowledge, some electrical, including but not limited to the responsibilities listed below. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

  • Diagnose and repair all machinery and process malfunctions, must be fluent in mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting a plus.
  • Diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment—knowledge of Gearboxes, mechanical drives, and variable speed applications.
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems—knowledge of Cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration, and lubrication devices.
  • Diagnose, repair, and overhaul process pumps, automatic control valves, sensors, positioners, actuators, basic electrical AC/DC troubleshooting, and related systems.
  • Proficient in knowledge of bearings, pulleys, chain drives, belt drives, and lubricants standards and applications.
  • Read and decipher mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
  • Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
  • Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day
  • Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights or on elevated platforms
  • Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection and hard hat)
  • Established dexterity so you can handle materials, operate equipment and interface with computer systems with precision
  • Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may be required to sit for a prolonged period of time and have strong peripheral vision and depth perception Working Conditions
  • There is frequent exposure production environments:
  • Subject to loud and constant noise
  • Non-environmentally conditioned spaces which may lead to extreme hot and cold
  • Operating environment is complex and densely populated with production equipment and forklifts that necessitates high situational awareness
  • Work overtime as needed which may require 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays completed

Physical Requirements

  •      All production roles are required to pass a pre-employment physical exam to comply with their specific role requirement(s)
  •      Certain roles may require the use of a respirator and passing the associated fit test
  •      Ability to lift up to 50lbs, sometimes repeatedly
  •      Regular walking and standing for long periods of time (up to 11 hours a day) on concrete, metal and grated surfaces
  •      Responsibilities may require crouching, stepping over, crawling under, bending, twisting, climbing and reaching above head and shoulders repeatedly throughout the day
  •      Responsibilities may require climbing flights of stairs, working from heights or on elevated platforms
  •      Ability to wear assigned PPE (safety shoes, gloves, facemask, hearing protection and hard hat)
  •      Established dexterity so you can handle materials, operate equipment and interface with computer systems with precision
  •      Some roles (e.g., forklift operator) may be required to sit for a prolonged period of time and have strong peripheral vision and depth perception

What Ingredients You’ll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience in installation and repair of mechanical, electrical, pumps, and valve cluster arrangements required.
  • Trending Data analysis and problem-solving skills required.
  • Experience with VFDs, control systems (PLC's/HMI's), electrical protective devices with knowledge of calibration procedures and equipment, including Fluke and Transcat.
  • Skilled in the application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Skilled in the machine shop to machine within specific tolerance using various measuring equipment.
  • 480v 3 phase knowledge required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E preferred.
  • Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Systems (CMMS) is a plus.
  • Excellent mechanical troubleshooting ability
  • 2+ years’ experience and demonstrated history of troubleshooting and repairing equipment (described above), personal/process control computers, programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices.

Hourly In accordance with pay transparency laws the pay rate for this role if hired is $31.83 per hour.

Level 8

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent, and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k, and more, Full-Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Fertility/adoption support
  • Free financial coaching
  • Health & wellness program and discounts
  • Professional development & training
  • Free beer!
  • Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. To help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Services

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