Packaging Maintenance Technician

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. By prioritizing safety and quality for our team, customers and partners, we put Safety and Quality First. We value Customer Focus by treating our customers’ needs as our own and deliver on our commitments together. We promote a culture of One Team by valuing and supporting each other to create shared success. We Take Pride in our work and the products we produce. We believe Clear Communication is essential for effective teamwork.

Position Summary

The Packaging Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing packaging machinery and equipment to ensure efficient and continuous production. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and supporting production teams by minimizing equipment downtime. The technician works closely with operators and other maintenance staff to maintain a safe, clean, and functional work environment in accordance with company policies and industry regulations. Strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and a focus on safety and quality are essential for success in this role. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on packaging machinery and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues to minimize production downtime.
• Repair or replace worn or faulty machine components in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular inspections of packaging equipment to identify potential problems.
• Collaborate with production teams to ensure equipment is running efficiently and safely.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs for all performed tasks and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, GMP standards, and company policies.
• Assist in equipment installations, upgrades and modifications as needed.
• Maintain a claim and organized work area and ensure proper storage of tools and parts.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests promptly to support continuous production flow.
• Comply with the use of all required personal protective equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of (3) years of experience in troubleshooting and performing preventive actions in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a high-speed packaging environment, preferable in food & beverage.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Modicon & Omron programs a plus.
• Strong computer skills required; experience with RS Logix 500 & 5000, ProWorks, Delta V & Wonderware software a plus.
• Must be able to work any and all shifts, weekends and overtime as assigned.
• Welding & fabrication experience a plus.

Benefits/Compensation

City Brewery provides an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, vision & dental insurance
• Company paid short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Company provided life insurance
• Optional accident, cancer & critical insurance
• Up to a 9% 401K contribution
• PTO/Sick leave and vacation
• Competitive wages
• 12 Paid Holidays

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.