Industrial Maintenance Technician (PM)
Premium Waters, Inc. - Byram, Mississippi
Shift: Day/Night
Pay Range: $32.00–$37.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Night Shift Differential: $1.50 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY
The Industrial Maintenance Specialist -Preventive Maintenance Projects is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, and improving the facility's preventive maintenance program while supporting equipment upgrades, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
This position is designed for a highly skilled maintenance professional who takes a proactive approach to equipment reliability, maintenance planning, and project execution.
The primary focus is to prevent equipment failures before they occur, reduce unplanned downtime, improve equipment performance, and ensure maintenance projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
The successful candidate must demonstrate technical expertise, strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with Maintenance, Production, Quality, and Plant Leadership.
The Maintenance Technician works closely with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Maintenance leadership to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company safety, food safety, quality, and operational standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial production and packaging equipment.
- Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
- Respond to production equipment breakdowns and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated equipment problems.
- Repair and replace motors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, belts, chains, sensors, switches, valves, and other equipment components.
- Troubleshoot electrical controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, relays, and other industrial electrical components.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems as qualified.
- Inspect machinery and equipment for signs of wear, damage, or potential failure.
- Make equipment adjustments to improve reliability, performance, and production efficiency.
- Assist with equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.
- Perform repairs in accordance with manufacturer specifications and established maintenance procedures.
- Maintain accurate documentation of preventive maintenance activities, repairs, equipment failures, and corrective actions.
- Communicate equipment conditions, repair status, and outstanding maintenance concerns to appropriate leadership.
- Maintain maintenance tools, equipment, parts, and work areas in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
- Support root-cause analysis of recurring equipment failures and assist with development of corrective actions.
- Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures and all other required safety practices when servicing equipment.
EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
The Industrial Maintenance Technician may be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment including, but not limited to:
- Blow molding equipment
- Injection molding equipment
- Bottle filling and capping systems
- High-speed packaging equipment
- Labeling and coding equipment
- Conveyor and material handling systems
- Pumps and motors
- Gearboxes and mechanical drive systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Sensors, switches, and relays
- Electrical control systems
- PLC-controlled automation systems
- Production support and facility equipment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical production equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
- Working knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other industrial maintenance equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, diagrams, schematics, and technical information.
- Ability to identify equipment problems and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to effectively communicate equipment conditions and maintenance needs.
- Ability to safely work around industrial machinery and automated equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Industrial maintenance experience in bottled water, beverage, food, packaging, or high-speed manufacturing.
- Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment.
- PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with electrical controls, VFDs, sensors, and industrial automation.
- Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, electrical certification, or other related skilled-trades education.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- The successful Team Member should demonstrate:
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to identify root causes of equipment failures.
- Ability to prioritize repairs based on safety and production needs.
- Attention to detail.
- Dependability and reliability.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work effectively with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Maintenance personnel.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- The schedule reverses the following week, creating alternating workdays and weekends.
- The position may require overtime, weekends, holidays, emergency call-ins, or additional hours based on maintenance and production requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Team Member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
- Standing and walking for extended periods.
- Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing.
- Using hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
- Working from ladders or elevated work areas when necessary.
- Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling tools, parts, and equipment.
- Working around moving machinery and industrial equipment.
- Working in areas that may be wet, noisy, hot, cold, or subject to changing temperatures.
SAFETY AND QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Industrial Maintenance Technician is expected to:
- Follow all Premium Waters safety policies and procedures.
- Follow established lockout/tagout procedures.
- Immediately report unsafe conditions, injuries, equipment hazards, and quality concerns.
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Follow all applicable food safety and quality requirements.
- Protect product integrity during maintenance activities.
- Maintain maintenance work areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
- Participate in required safety and quality training.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Industrial Maintenance Technician works closely with:
- Maintenance Manager/Supervisor
- Maintenance Leads and Technicians
- Production Supervisors and Leads
- Production Operators
- Quality Team Members
- Warehouse Team Members
- Plant Leadership
BENEFITS
Eligible Team Members may receive:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Vision Program
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Company-Paid Wellness Coach
- Online Virtual Care
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Bereavement Leave
- Volunteer Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Employee Water Program
- Referral Bonus
- Daily Pay
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Premium Waters, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.