Maintenance & Facilities Technician I

Job DetailsJob Location: 2050 W BALMORAL AVE - CHICAGO, IL 60625Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00 HourlyJOB SUMMARY:

This position is a member of the Maintenance Team at The Faraway Company (Half Acre Beer Company x Maplewood Brewery and Distillery) and reports to the Maintenance & Facilities Manager.  Hours are typically 2nd shift, Tuesday through Saturday, although exact hours may vary. Training will occur Monday-Friday 1st shift. The company has three locations to maintain: this position will almost exclusively work at the main production facility at the Balmoral location, although some visits to the Logan Square and Glen Ellyn locations will be required.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commitment to company safety program and ensuring company safety standards set by The Faraway Company and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as well as established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair brewery production equipment including KHS can filler, Ferrum seamer, m+f keg line, and Braukon brewhouse 
Support utilities and facilities equipment such as glycol chillers, boilers, HVAC systems, pumps, gearboxes, and kitchen equipment 
Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs using our CMMS system to stay ahead of breakdowns and record repair details, and track assets
Work on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure maximum uptime 
Work directly with external vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to coordinate service, source parts, and ensure maximum equipment uptime 
Identify root causes of equipment issues and implement lasting solutions 
Document work, communicate effectively with staff, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and safety 
Occasionally support special projects and improvements across the brewery 
Keeps work area clean and organized
Other duties as assigned

QualificationsREQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

High school diploma or equivalent
Must be 21+ years old 
Ability to work independently while staying connected to the team’s priorities. Strong ability to work productively while unsupervised  

3+ years maintenance experience (food/beverage or packaging industry preferred) 

Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical trades 

Familiarity with pumps, motors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and compressed air systems 

Computer skills, Microsoft Office suite a plus 

Ability to read schematics and equipment manuals 

Strong ability to work independently and productively, while staying connected to the team’s priorities 

BENEFICIAL EXPERIENCE:

Can seaming and processing experience
Technical certifications
Knowledge of Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC
Welding and PLC troubleshooting experience
Fork truck training 
CMMS software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift up to 65 lbs. and maneuver heavy equipment with assistance 
Comfortable climbing ladders, stairs, and working in hot/cold/wet/loud/indoor/outdoor environments 
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and work under/around conveyors and equipment 
Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and the ability to see color; either with or without accommodation.