Beverage Industry - Maintenance Technician crew D

Maintenance Technician

Sunny Sky Products - Douglassville is a leading aseptic beverage manufacturer located in Douglassville, PA. We specialize in processing shelf-stable dairy, coffee beverages, and coffee creamers. Our company is rapidly growing and is seeking passionate people to join our team.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Technician to support our food and beverage manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production, packaging, and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. The Maintenance Technician works closely with production, quality, and sanitation teams to minimize downtime and maintain compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on processing, packaging, and material handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery and automated systems (where applicable).
• Maintain plant utilities including boilers, compressors, refrigeration systems, and HVAC (as applicable).
• Conduct facility repairs related to plumbing, lighting, doors, flooring, and structural components.

Production Support

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Partner with production supervisors and operators to resolve mechanical issues.
• Perform equipment changeovers and adjustments to support production schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Follow proper lockout/tagout, confined space, and safety procedures.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with sanitation requirements.
• Assist with audit preparation and corrective actions related to maintenance.

Preventive Maintenance & Documentation

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance programs.
• Document work orders, repairs, and parts usage in the maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend permanent solutions.
• Assist in developing and updating maintenance procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or trade school preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food or beverage preferred).
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with conveyors, fillers, mixers, packaging lines, pumps, and motors.
• Basic PLC and automation knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Forklift and/or scissor lift certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working around machinery, noise, temperature variations, and food-grade environments.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on-call shifts as needed.

Our production team runs on 12-hour shifts, 3 days one week, and 4 days the following week.

• Full time job
• Crew D - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday - 7PM - 7:30 AM

*Shifts alternate every other Wednesday*

(working every other Wednesday)

Salary

• $32.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience

New hire Bonus up to $500.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Vacation Time or sick time.
• 401K Program and Company Match up to 3.5%
• Company STD & LTD (Short term & Long-term disability)
• Perfect Attendance Monthly Bonus Program up to $100.00
• Employee Referral Bonus Program up to $500.00

Sunny Sky Products is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.