Industrial Reliability Mechanic, Beverage Packaging Systems
1 day ago
Hillside
Job DescriptionStep into a day on our maintenance team You arrive, gear up, and scan the production floor. Lines are humming, conveyors are moving, and a filler is queued for a changeover. You’ll complete inspections, close out preventive maintenance tasks, and then jump onto an unexpected breakdown—quick diagnosis, safe lockout/tagout, a targeted repair, and production is back at rate. Before the shift ends, you coordinate with Quality, Sanitation, and Production on a sanitation window and help prepare a Sidel changeover so the night crew can hit the ground running. That’s a typical day supporting a high‑volume beverage plant. Employment details • Pay: $25.00–$45.00 per hour, based on experience, • Schedule: All shifts available, with the greatest need on 3rd shift, • Hours: Minimum 48 hours per week, • Job Type: Full-time, • Overtime: Required as needed, • Work Location: In person We are hiring for all shifts, with heightened demand for skilled mechanics on 3rd shift. What you’ll own • Execute scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment and facility machinery., • Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and refrigeration systems., • Complete preventive and corrective maintenance, along with component repairs and adjustments., • Diagnose failures quickly to minimize downtime and stabilize output., • Assist with installs, modifications, start-ups, and production changeovers., • Interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation., • Conduct daily equipment inspections and escalate major issues to Maintenance leadership., • Support blow molders, fillers, conveyors, palletizers, packaging equipment, and allied systems., • Create work orders and maintain accurate maintenance/repair records., • Provide responsive support during breakdowns and other time‑critical events., • Adhere to safety, GMP, food safety, quality, sanitation, and company procedures., • Keep your work area orderly, clean, and safe. If you bring Sidel expertise, you will also, • Operate, monitor, adjust, and troubleshoot Sidel blow molding equipment., • Lead changeovers, start-ups, critical adjustments, and major mechanical repairs., • Maintain Sidel systems such as SBO, Matrix, Universal, Series 2, or similar platforms., • Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues on Sidel assets., • Partner with Quality Control to ensure bottles meet company specifications., • Drive bottle quality, process improvements, and reduction of downtime., • Clean, sanitize, and maintain blow molding and related production equipment. Required qualifications, • High school diploma or equivalent., • Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, manufacturing equipment, or a related technical field., • Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability., • Self‑starter who responds quickly to equipment issues., • Willing and able to work at least 48 hours per week., • Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required., • Comfort working safely around production equipment and moving machinery., • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull throughout the shift., • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds., • Comfort in a warm, loud, wet, and fast‑paced manufacturing environment., • Ability to wear all required PPE. Preferred experience, • Experience maintaining or repairing Sidel blow molding equipment., • Background in beverage, bottled water, soft drink, food manufacturing, plastics, PET packaging, or bottling., • Work on fillers, conveyors, palletizers, blow molders, and packaging equipment., • Electrical, welding, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, or equipment installation experience., • Exposure to PLCs and automated production systems., • Major machine repairs or complete equipment overhauls., • Prior Sidel Field Service Engineer or Service Technician experience., • Forklift or equipment certification., • Basic computer proficiency for work orders and maintenance records. Physical requirements, • Lift up to 50 pounds regularly; heavier items with assistance or equipment., • Stand and walk for extended periods., • Bend, reach, kneel, climb, push, and pull throughout the shift., • Work near moving equipment, in wet areas, with noise and heat amid production activity., • Follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements. Pay and benefits, • Competitive pay from $25.00 to $40.00 per hour, • Overtime opportunities, • Medical insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Paid holidays, • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Training and growth opportunities Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Candidate screening questions • Which shift are you available to work?, • Are you able to work at least 48 hours per week and overtime when required?, • How many years of industrial maintenance experience do you have?, • What production or manufacturing equipment have you repaired?, • Do you have beverage, bottling, food manufacturing, plastics, or packaging experience?, • Have you worked on Sidel blow molding equipment?, • Which Sidel models have you worked on?, • Can you troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical problems?, • What major machine repairs or equipment overhauls have you completed?, • Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment? Equal Opportunity Employer Union Beverage Packers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional workplace for all employees. Technical proficiencies we value • Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans, • Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills, • Electrical Troubleshooting, • Electrical Repair, • Pneumatics Troubleshooting, • Maintenance and Repair Skills, • CNC Machine Setup & Changeover, • Industrial Electrical Systems, • Mechanical Systems & Component Repair, • DOT & Equipment Inspection Compliance, • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), • Equipment Repair & Maintenance, • Automotive Manufacturing Systems, • Automotive Repair & Service Systems, • Machine Safety Inspections