Facilities Maintenance Technician - 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

The Maintenance Automation Technician in a can filling manufacturing facility is a critical role responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of automated machinery used in the production and packaging of canned products. This position involves maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing the automation systems to minimize downtime and maximize production output. Works closely with the maintenance team, production personnel, and engineering staff to ensure the facility's automation systems are operating at peak performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and understand electrical drawings, parts drawings, P&IDs, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Troubleshoot non-functioning components including PLCs, VFDs, sensors, and control components.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in PLC code and process systems.
• Perform routine diagnostic checks, inspections, and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Update P&IDs, electrical drawings, and other engineering documentation as needed.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance capacity, efficiency, and quality.
• Program and update PLCs and HMIs for manufacturing line improvements.
• Collaborate with vendors to procure materials and services.
• Monitor, measure, and report on automated system performance.
• Assist in the design, development, and commissioning of new automation systems.
• Perform low voltage electrical wiring and instrumentation calibration.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to solve problems and expedite repairs.

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.

• 1+ year experience as a Maintenance Automation Technician in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the beverage industry
• One year certificate from college or technical school preferred
• Strong knowledge of automation technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and robotic systems
• Thorough understanding of automated manufacturing equipment, manufacturing processes and programmable logic controllers
• Basic knowledge of a variety of computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, AutoCAD, as well as programing software such as Studio 5000, Factory Talk View, or similar

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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