Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Shift Opportunities Available:

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule
• Preventative Maintenance: Monday through Friday, 8-hour night shifts

Why Join Premium Waters?

At Premium Waters, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and help us deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Benefits & Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Coverage starting on Day One
• 112 Hours of PTO in Your First Year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Gym Reimbursement Program
• Company-Paid Wellness Coaching
• Virtual Healthcare Services
• Company-Paid Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with Company Match (100% match up to 4%)
• Bereavement Leave
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Water Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Daily Pay Option

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing production and packaging equipment used in the bottling process. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting overall production efficiency while maintaining all safety and quality standards. This is a night shift position.

Equipment may include fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, palletizers, blow molders, and associated production systems.

Shift Opportunities Available:

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule
• Preventative Maintenance: Monday through Friday, 8-hour night shifts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Previous manufacturing maintenance experience preferred (2+ years)
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills in a production environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime as needed
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency; Excel experience preferred
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret documents, work orders, and operating procedures
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Basic math skills
• Forklift experience or certification preferred
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and work in an industrial environment for extended periods
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move materials as required

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production equipment in accordance with established procedures and specifications
• Operate and troubleshoot blow molding equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues and complete repairs in a timely manner
• Respond quickly to production issues to minimize downtime
• Lead and support equipment changeovers
• Perform routine inspections and identify potential maintenance concerns
• Maintain and carry required tools and communication equipment during shifts
• Assist in training and developing new team members
• Perform basic cleaning and housekeeping of maintenance and production equipment
• Ensure production equipment operates efficiently while producing high-quality products
• Follow and promote Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, and plant safety policies
• Report equipment failures, injuries, safety concerns, and production incidents immediately to leadership
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization efforts
• Rotate job assignments as needed to support operational requirements

Food Safety, GMP & PPE Requirements

Employees working in production areas are responsible for following and enforcing all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.

Required PPE and GMP compliance may include:

• Hairnets and beard nets (when applicable)
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Additional PPE as required by the task or work area

Employees must follow all standard operating procedures, quality checks, and food safety requirements. This position is expected to support and maintain Premium Waters' commitment to quality and compliance with SQF and food safety programs.

Premium Waters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.