Maintenance and Automation Technician

Position Details

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Operations / Maintenance
Location: O&R Manufacturing Facility
Reports To: Director of Operations

About us

We are a growing juice business unit within a large produce company. We are growing rapidly, moving quickly, and looking for someone ready to grow with us. We believe in crafting the freshest, highest quality cold pressed juices for our customers, working hard, and treating people well. We believe in achieving this through empowerment and autonomy of high-performers; no micro managing, and ensuring people have the resources they need to succeed.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing beverage production and packaging equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. The role requires independent troubleshooting across multiple manufacturing points and strong hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems

Core Responsibilities

· Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency repairs on production and packaging equipment.

· Troubleshoot and repair fillers, cappers, cartoners, conveyors, labelers, pumps, and chiller systems used in beverage manufacturing.

· Diagnose and resolve equipment issues involving VFDs, servos, motors, sensors, switches, safety circuits, and related controls.

· Support PLC-controlled equipment by using machine diagnostics and basic control-system troubleshooting to reduce downtime.

· Work independently across multiple manufacturing points and prioritize repairs based on production impact and line needs.

· Perform equipment setup, changeovers, start-ups, shutdowns, and production line adjustments as needed.

· Document completed work, PM activity, parts usage, and equipment history in maintenance records or CMMS systems.

· Assist with installation, testing, and startup of new or modified production equipment.

· Follow all safety, GMP, LOTO, sanitation, and food safety requirements at all times.

· Coordinate with production, quality, sanitation, and leadership teams to communicate equipment status and repair timing.

Required Qualifications

· Three or more years of maintenance experience in beverage, food, packaging, or similar manufacturing environments.

· Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.[cite:8][cite:14]

· Working knowledge of VFDs, PLCs, servos, fillers, cappers, cartoners, conveyors, and chillers.

· Ability to read and interpret schematics, equipment manuals, and technical drawings.

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple priorities in a production environment.

· Familiarity with pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems, including motors, bearings, and gearboxes.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in beverage bottling, juice, lemonade, or other liquid processing operations.

· Experience with high-speed packaging and automated production lines.

· Familiarity with Allen-Bradley or similar PLC platforms.

· Experience using CMMS systems and preventive maintenance programs.

· Exposure to refrigeration, HVAC, or plant chiller systems.

Physical and Work Requirements

· Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift regularly throughout the shift.

· Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise, wet conditions, temperature variation, and moving equipment.

· Ability to respond quickly to line breakdowns and urgent maintenance needs.

Traits for Success

· Self-directed and dependable.

· Strong problem-solving ability under pressure.

· Detail-oriented and safety-focused.

· Comfortable working across multiple equipment types and production areas with minimal oversight.

Work Environment:

The production facility and associated warehousing are refrigerated facilities, which means this position must be able to work in a cold, wet, and loud environment for extended periods of time with the proper personal protective equipment (PPE). This position requires frequent standing, stooping, and/or bending for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Olivia & Rose is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Food Safety/Maintenance:

All food safety and quality problems must be brought to the attention of someone with authority such as your Supervisor, Quality Technician or Quality Manager to initiate action, if necessary.

All equipment issues must be brought to the attention of someone with authority such as your supervisor or facilities managers to initiate actions, if necessary.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay: $42.00 - $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Facility Maintenance : 4 years (Required)
• Food & beverage industry: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Professional License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chelsea, MA 02150 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42 - $46