Industrial Machine Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $20.00–$28.00 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: All 3 shifts

Position Type: Full-time, Non-Union

Hours: Minimum 48 hours per week

Weekend Work: Required

Overtime: Required as needed

Work Location: In person

Position Summary

Union Beverage Packers, LLC is looking for a skilled and dependable Machine Technician to support our beverage production operation.

The Machine Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, troubleshooting, adjusting, and performing basic maintenance and repairs on production equipment .

The goal is to keep production equipment running safely, efficiently, and with minimum downtime . The Machine Technician should identify and correct basic machine problems before contacting Maintenance for more complex repairs.

Key Responsibilities

The Machine Technician will:

• Operate production machines safely and correctly.
• Monitor equipment during production and identify problems early.
• Perform machine setups, adjustments, start-ups, shut-downs, and changeovers .
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical problems.
• Make basic repairs and adjustments before calling Maintenance to help reduce downtime.
• Contact Maintenance when a problem requires more advanced troubleshooting or repair.
• Perform basic scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Support the preventive maintenance program .
• Inspect machines for wear, leaks, damaged parts, abnormal noise, and other equipment problems.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
• Work with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and other production equipment .
• Complete production and maintenance paperwork accurately.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production team members .
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and company requirements .
• Help meet production goals while maintaining equipment safety and product quality .

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous machine operation, mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial equipment experience.
• Good mechanical understanding and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to identify machine problems and make basic repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Ability to work safely around moving industrial equipment.

Preferred Experience

Experience in the following areas is preferred but not required:

• Beverage, food, packaging, or industrial manufacturing.
• Fillers, labelers, packers, palletizers, conveyors, and similar equipment.
• Equipment setup, adjustment, repair, or modification.
• Forklift or pallet jack operation.

Physical Requirements

Employees must be able to:

• Stand and walk for long periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds when needed.
• Bend, kneel, climb, push, and pull during the shift.
• Work around moving machinery, noise, and production materials.
• Work in hot, cold, wet, or fast-moving production areas.
• Wear all required PPE .

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is dependable, mechanically skilled, safety-focused, and willing to learn and grow .

The right person should be comfortable operating production equipment, troubleshooting basic problems, making minor repairs and adjustments, and knowing when to call Maintenance for support .

Benefits

UBP offers:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Opportunities for growth

Benefits may be subject to eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Union Beverage Packers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional workplace.

You should be proficient in:

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections