Sr. Maintenance Technician

Description

Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the U.S. market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution. Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the U.S. and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations. We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future. 

Summary

The Sr. Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing maintenance services and repair function to facility and operations equipment to ensure safety and that production schedules are met.  

We are hiring for one opening on 1st shift. Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30pm

*Please note that due to our company's ongoing growth this year, current shift structures and schedules are subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Complies with safety regulations. Assesses job hazards independently. Writes and executes LOTO and other safety permits.  
• Observes equipment in operation to prevent/diagnose potential problems.  
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove, repair and replace defective parts.  
• Identifies, suggests, proposes, and discusses solutions to equipment and facility issues with management.  
• Document Work Orders (WOs) and PMs using the computerized maintenance management system for Plant maintenance functions 
• Enters requisitions and orders stock parts services for proper and prompt repairs.  
• Supervises or works with contractors in repairing, troubleshooting, installing, and overhauls 
• Maintains and services electrical, mechanical, heating, and cooling systems.  
• Maintains and services plumbing, gas, air, drain and wastewater systems.?  
• Produces preventive maintenance schedules, tool inventories, repair logs, lubrication logs, etc.  
• Interprets electrical drawings. 
• Troubleshoots PLCs, Controls, Motors, low to medium Voltage Equipment.
• Performs electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic system repairs to facility and process equipment, including HVAC and refrigeration.  
• Works with a high degree of autonomy and minimal supervision to support production priorities.  
• Drives maintenance production in area of expertise (welding, fabrication, electrical, HVAC, controls, carpentry, etc.).  
• Utilizes expertise to develop and implement maintenance strategy for equipment. This includes creating maintenance process documentation and training operators and technicians.
• Actively mentors’ other maintenance technicians to improve their technical knowledge and assist with developing training plans as necessary.
• Acts as a leader when multiple technicians are focused on a single maintenance job.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize multiple tasks according to business needs.  
• Proactively coordinates maintenance activities with other departments and provides clear status updates at appropriate intervals.
• Submits ideas for improvement of equipment and processes to support continuous improvement.? Takes action on improvement ideas, tracks and communicates results.
• Provides guidance to department maintenance technicians regarding best practices, optimal use of department tools, and proper techniques.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Develops SOP’s, JSA’s, Preventive Maintenance documents, LOTO requirements.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• High School diploma or equivalent and at least 7 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic preferably on packaging lines in the food or beverage industry.  
• Computer knowledge, competent in researching issues through internet browsers,  Microsoft software (Word and Excel).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as LOTO documents, schematics, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and daily e-mails. Ability to speak effectively with team members.  
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out i