Maintenance Mechanic

Overview: Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets. If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via myADP. Pay: $48.07 / hour Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate shift differential paid for applicable hours worked. Location: Hope, BC Schedule: Rotating day, evening and night shifts Slow season schedule: 5 days on (8-hour shifts), 2 days off Peak season schedule: 4 days on (12-hour shifts), 3 days off Responsibilities: The Maintenance Mechanic will support Factory needs in regards to all equipment to achieve plan and improve on process efficiency and performance, support, and actively manage troubleshooting and preventative maintenance program to maximize equipment availability, reduce unplanned stoppages, reduce energy and water usage. Performs routine preventative and corrective maintenance and testing on equipment. Perform maintenance tasks to include - repairing and improving, from minor rebuilds to major overhauls on all equipment. Identify processing waste reduction opportunities and assist in reduction projects. Participate in preventative maintenance program to help reduce costs of operations through PM optimization. Dismantles, cleans, repairs and tests electrical, electronic and mechanical components to determine component-level failure. Support equipment installations, retrofits and upgrades to include vendors and contractors. Communicate, coach and train employees to continuously improve team's ability to respond to equipment failures and loss of production. Actively support through Root Cause investigations, Shift handoffs, Waste reduction projects. Maintains preventative maintenance logs and accurate records of all testing and repairs. Recommends equipment to be included in preventive maintenance programs. Perform Preventative Maintenance task to identify all potential mechanical and electrical issues with equipment throughout the plant. Rebuild worn-out, but reusable, pieces of equipment, such as gearboxes for scheduled PM's. Troubleshoot/ investigate and repair all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and utility systems including chillers, air compressors etc. Eliminates problems from recurring utilizing the Breakdown Analysis process. Communicates directly with equipment suppliers, contractors and vendors as necessary. Areas of responsibility will include but are not limited to - Production support - Mechanical Room - Water Processing - Boiler Room - Waste Water Treatment - Water Chemical Treatment Program. Qualifications: Ability to pass a Ramsay aptitude test Three or more years proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Prior experience with high and low pressure compressors, chillers, water treatment, boilers is preferred. Strong technical knowledge of compressed air systems (pneumatics), electrical systems, hydraulics and water processing is preferred. Knowledge of bottling equipment, PM programs and SAP system preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with all employees. Must have electrical knowledge of single and three phase power including the ability to diagnose and replace electric motors. Communicate effectively with various support groups, supervisors, and team members. Maintain a high level of professional and organizational ethics and image with all plant and outside personnel. Able to read, interpret and analyze computer generated reports. Perform all tasks with extreme accuracy. Must be able to do physical inspections, (i.e. climbing, reaching, extending). Must be proficient with mechanical drawings and OEM technical prints for parts identification. Proficient computer navigation skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications. Available for call-ins or to cover all shifts to support production teams as required. Works together with Safety department to achieve a zero injury workplace. Primo Brands' established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring and Pure Life , premium brands like Saratoga and Mountain Valley , regional leaders such as Arrowhead , Deer Park , Ice Mountain Ozarka , and Zephyrhills , purified brands, Primo Water and Sparkletts , and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash and AC+ION . Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come. Primo Brands welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.