Building Maintenance Technician - Hiring Now at Vobev

Vobev is the first independent can maker and filler in North America to streamline the beverage supply chain under one 1.3 million sq ft roof, shrinking lead times, reducing costs, and lowering the carbon footprint. Our culture, built on Safety, Quality, and People, fosters innovation and collaboration in an inclusive environment. We're passionate about building world-class drinkable brands and need a pioneering team to deliver on this vision. Join us to disrupt the industry and make a difference every day.

Summary

Supports the can manufacturing operations by ensuring that all production equipment operates efficiently and is well-maintained. The technician will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair both mechanical and electrical components of equipment, including high-speed machinery used in can-making processes. This role requires expertise in both electrical and mechanical systems, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, highly automated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues on high-speed can manufacturing machines, conveyor systems, and packaging lines.
• Perform root cause analysis on breakdowns and equipment failures.
• Adjust and calibrate machinery to ensure optimal performance.

Electrical Maintenance:

• Repair and install electrical systems, wiring, circuits, motor control centers, and other electrical components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to diagnose and repair equipment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) to maintain automated systems.

Mechanical Maintenance:

• Repair, maintain, and adjust mechanical components such as bearings, gears, chains, and belts on production machinery.
• Perform mechanical repairs on pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Use precision measuring tools to maintain equipment tolerances and alignment.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance:

• Execute preventive maintenance activities to reduce machine downtime.
• Use predictive maintenance tools (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.) to detect potential equipment issues before failures occur.

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in safety audits and contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to workplace safety.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with production teams to minimize equipment downtime and ensure production goals are met.
• Collaborate with engineers and other maintenance staff to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders, maintenance logs, and parts inventory.
  

Shift: The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and teamwork skills and must be flexible enough to work a rotating 2-2-3 shift and overtime as needed. Day shifts are from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, and night shifts are from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Why Join Us: Vobev offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, disability, 401(k), paid holidays and PTO with opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative and supportive work environment. We are committed to safety and quality in all aspects of what we do. Vobev is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical Technology, or equivalent experience with
• 3+ years of experience in a maintenance or electro-mechanical role within a high-speed manufacturing environment, preferably in can manufacturing.
• Must have Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.) and with pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems repair.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, calipers, and oscilloscopes.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, heat, and machinery.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime, as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must frequently stand, walk, bend and twist, reach with hands and arms, climb, stoop, kneel. Regular fingering, grasping, and feeling: requires repetitive movement with frequent use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls and hand-eye coordination.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus regularly.

Vobev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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