MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Job Description

ABOUT BOXED WATER

Boxed Water Is Better® was the first national company to offer an alternative to plastic bottles and aluminum cans. Over our ten-year history, we have become the leader in the sustainably packaged category. We obsess over providing the purest water in the most sustainable manner. Our mission is to remove plastic and aluminum from the single-use portable water market and help the planet by cleaning beaches and replanting forests. We believe a small change can make a big impact; to date, we have planted over 1,400,000 trees and committed to cleaning 3,000 miles of beaches based on consumer response.

At Boxed Water, we offer our employees the chance to make a lasting and impactful difference in our world. Giving back to the planet is personal for us, so we take time to volunteer in our communities and clean up beaches as a team. When you join our company, we want to make sure you are coming to a place where you can grow and develop. Besides professional development opportunities and training, our employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous 401k match, and the chance to work for a growing company that’s aimed at changing the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Maintenance Technician performs routine preventive maintenance and corrective or restorative repairs on electrical, mechanical, manufacturing and packaging systems and equipment. This position ensures that the plant is running in peak condition in a safe and reliable manner. The Maintenance Technician must comply with all applicable state, and federal regulations/policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Implements and actively supports the plant and corporate safety policies and initiatives.
• Responsible to diagnose equipment malfunction, determine root cause and initiate immediate and long-term corrections.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs.
• Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
• Ability to repair, and upgrades plant processing, labeling, packaging, and filling line equipment.
• Understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• General building maintenance responsibilities as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma of equivalent experience required.
• Three or more years of experience in the maintenance field or in a related area.
• Mechanic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical knowledge & aptitude are required along with an understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
• Mathematical skills include (at minimum) the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, determine linear measurements, compute areas and volumes of conventional shapes and forms, and compute the approximate weight of objects.
• Ability to work with increasing levels of independence and self-direction. Ability to observe and report deficiencies.
• Ability to climb ladders, crawl in plenum areas, lift and carry heavy equipment, and be able to bend, stoop and work in uncomfortable positions. Physically capable of working under all weather conditions. Experience with the troubleshooting of PLCs is recommended.
• Ability to travel to 25%.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)