Boston Beer Corporation
Maintenance Technician Packaging
Boston Beer Corporation, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, United States
We're Hiring Maintenance Technician-Packaging
Location:
Breinigsville, PA
Shift:
Night Shift (5:45 PM - 6:00 AM)
We are seeking experienced industrial maintenance technicians with demonstrated hands‑on experience in high‑speed bottling and/or canning production environments. This role supports packaging assets including automated fillers, seamers, conveyors, labelers, cartoners, case packers, palletizers, and associated utilities.
We offer two night‑shift schedules:
Sunday through Tuesday, plus every other Saturday (C12)
Wednesday through Friday, plus every other Saturday (D12)
Schedule availability:
Candidates must be available for either schedule, including the alternating Saturdays.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair high‑speed packaging equipment, including:
Bottle and can fillers
Can seamers / roll‑through seamers
Labelers, date coders, and inspection systems
Depalletizers, rinsers, packers, and palletizers
Conveyors, motors, photo eyes, stop gates, sensors, and diverters
Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on packaging line components such as:
Bearings, belts, gearboxes, couplings, chain drives, VFDs, and servo systems
Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, manifolds, and lubrication systems
Troubleshoot process/product nonconformances through root cause analysis, including but not limited to:
Loose seams / double seams
Fill volume
Container pressure
Label & date code application
Line jams / accumulation
Read mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams to support equipment checks, changeovers, and overhauls.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for packaging assets.
Work safely around conveyors, rotating machinery, high voltage (480 V), confined spaces, and elevated work platforms.
Safely operate forklifts and aerial lift equipment.
What Ingredients You’ll Bring Required Experience
High‑speed manufacturing in food & beverage, brewery, soda, dairy, or similar facility.
Hands‑on packaging line maintenance (not building maintenance, HVAC, facilities, or only PMs).
Experience troubleshooting: fillers, seamers, labelers, packers, or palletizers; sensors, photo‑eyes, limit switches; VFDs, PLC I/O, HMI alarms.
Mechanical power transmission and pneumatic/hydraulic knowledge with awareness of NFPA 70E electrical safety principles.
Preferred Experience
Setup, overhaul, & advanced troubleshooting of Ferrum, Angelus, Krones, KHS, Sidel, Douglas, GPI, Pearson, Lantech, or similar OEMs.
Prior use of a CMMS (Maximo experience a plus).
NFPA 70E Certification.
Precision machining & fabrication.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, crawl under equipment, work on elevated platforms, work in confined spaces, stand for long durations.
Work safely around high noise, moving equipment, forklifts, hot/cold areas, at heights, and wet floors.
Must wear required PPE.
Level:
8
In accordance with pay transparency law, the pay rate for this role if hired is
$32.78/hr . However, the starting rate within this range depends on your experience, skillset, and location.
Some Perks
Tuition reimbursement
Fertility/adoption support
Free financial coaching
Health & wellness program and discounts
Professional development & training
Free beer!
Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent, and we reward, develop, and retain them too.
In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401(k), and more, Full‑Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:
*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.
Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.
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Breinigsville, PA
Shift:
Night Shift (5:45 PM - 6:00 AM)
We are seeking experienced industrial maintenance technicians with demonstrated hands‑on experience in high‑speed bottling and/or canning production environments. This role supports packaging assets including automated fillers, seamers, conveyors, labelers, cartoners, case packers, palletizers, and associated utilities.
We offer two night‑shift schedules:
Sunday through Tuesday, plus every other Saturday (C12)
Wednesday through Friday, plus every other Saturday (D12)
Schedule availability:
Candidates must be available for either schedule, including the alternating Saturdays.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair high‑speed packaging equipment, including:
Bottle and can fillers
Can seamers / roll‑through seamers
Labelers, date coders, and inspection systems
Depalletizers, rinsers, packers, and palletizers
Conveyors, motors, photo eyes, stop gates, sensors, and diverters
Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on packaging line components such as:
Bearings, belts, gearboxes, couplings, chain drives, VFDs, and servo systems
Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, manifolds, and lubrication systems
Troubleshoot process/product nonconformances through root cause analysis, including but not limited to:
Loose seams / double seams
Fill volume
Container pressure
Label & date code application
Line jams / accumulation
Read mechanical drawings, schematics, and piping diagrams to support equipment checks, changeovers, and overhauls.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for packaging assets.
Work safely around conveyors, rotating machinery, high voltage (480 V), confined spaces, and elevated work platforms.
Safely operate forklifts and aerial lift equipment.
What Ingredients You’ll Bring Required Experience
High‑speed manufacturing in food & beverage, brewery, soda, dairy, or similar facility.
Hands‑on packaging line maintenance (not building maintenance, HVAC, facilities, or only PMs).
Experience troubleshooting: fillers, seamers, labelers, packers, or palletizers; sensors, photo‑eyes, limit switches; VFDs, PLC I/O, HMI alarms.
Mechanical power transmission and pneumatic/hydraulic knowledge with awareness of NFPA 70E electrical safety principles.
Preferred Experience
Setup, overhaul, & advanced troubleshooting of Ferrum, Angelus, Krones, KHS, Sidel, Douglas, GPI, Pearson, Lantech, or similar OEMs.
Prior use of a CMMS (Maximo experience a plus).
NFPA 70E Certification.
Precision machining & fabrication.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Lift up to 50 lbs, climb stairs, crawl under equipment, work on elevated platforms, work in confined spaces, stand for long durations.
Work safely around high noise, moving equipment, forklifts, hot/cold areas, at heights, and wet floors.
Must wear required PPE.
Level:
8
In accordance with pay transparency law, the pay rate for this role if hired is
$32.78/hr . However, the starting rate within this range depends on your experience, skillset, and location.
Some Perks
Tuition reimbursement
Fertility/adoption support
Free financial coaching
Health & wellness program and discounts
Professional development & training
Free beer!
Our people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent, and we reward, develop, and retain them too.
In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401(k), and more, Full‑Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:
*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.
Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.
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