Maintenance and Reliability Technician

Job Description:

We are currently hiring a Maintenance and Reliability Technician.

The Maintenance Reliability Technician is working to positively influence the Brewery and provide technical guidance and prioritization of work identified from multiple sources. Emphasis will be on competence development, continuous improvement, loss reduction, troubleshooting, and the interface between maintenance and other departments. Leading zero breakdown activities, scoping improvements and installations, assessing/developing plans for major overhauls, ensuring adherence to standards, and participating on the project team will also be expected. This role will follow a normal Monday-Friday work schedule to understand 24/7 responsibility for their assigned area and willingness to flex their work schedule to support all shifts as required (including weekends and holidays).

What You'll Brew:

• Investigate, evaluate, and formulate long-term solutions for equipment breakdowns. Participate in breakdown analysis events with area owners to drive equipment uptime solutions through maintenance procedures, equipment trials, and failure analysis.
• Work with the Assistant Maintenance Manager to assess opportunities related to maintenance technician and instrumentation engineers' work assignments. Implement enhanced programs as agreed upon.
• Work with area Triad Teams to identify continuous improvement opportunities to support strategic business goals. Driving cost-saving/avoidance implementations, equipment upgrades, and assistance with installation of new equipment.
• Ownership of the predictive and preventative maintenance programs (infrared analysis, program comparisons, servo settings, etc....), including frequency review, criticality assessments, and incident follow-ups.
• Diagnose and repair all machinery and process, must be fluent in assigned area (mechanical or electrical) troubleshooting.
• Scope and justify capital projects through a gated approval process.
• Manage/support vendors for assigned areas (electrical and programming changes/upgrades or mechanical system modifications)
• Responsible for driving down process losses (raw materials, product, rejects, etc....) and stewardship of the process.

Level: 8

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of high-speed packaging and process knowledge
• Strong understanding of can and bottle packaging and equipment
• Experience with VFDs, control systems (PLC's/HMI's), electrical protective devices with knowledge of calibration procedures and equipment, including Fluke and Transcat a plus.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and project management experience and skills
• Able to impact and affect positive change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach
• Proficient computer skills; ability to learn and utilize CMMS and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Must be able to demonstrate the application of continuous improvement knowledge to actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities, improving processes, including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events.
• Skilled in the application and use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools.

Knowledge and practice of NFPA 70E

Some Perks:

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.

In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full-Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.

Job Info:

• Job Identification: 15361
• Job Category: Production
• Job Schedule: Full time