Technical Lead

BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands. We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services. Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Water might seem simple enough, but there is a lot going on beneath the surface. Working in a factory or warehouse requires rolling up your sleeves to get things done and the tenacity to go the extra mile again and again. We believe the rewards are worth the effort: a business you help shape, a supportive team you learn from, and the chance to have a sustainable impact in which you can truly be proud.

**Job Description**

We are currently seeking Full-time **Technical Lead** for our manufacturing/bottling facility to maintain, fix, and improve equipment used in bottling and packaging operations

**Compensation**

Pay: $35.70 / hour

50 cent increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful review.

6%-8% of base hourly rate shift differential paid for applicable hours worked

BlueTriton Brands offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, flex, life, disability, EAP, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more

**Schedule** : 12 hour shift, 6:00am to 6:00pm 2,2,3 schedule

**Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:**

Restoring machine to operating conditions during machine runtime failure in a team setting

Complete reactive maintenance on production lines to recover from equipment failures by repairing mechanical, electrical, and structural components

Create retrofits and fabrication, complete machine tear down/repair and assembly and work on PLCs, VFDs, and electric motors

Conduct creative problem solving to identify and perform equipment improvements

Participate in special project work on equipment upgrades or installations

Work with team members and operators to ensure the daily production schedule is met

Plan, lead and execute preventative maintenance (PM) according to PM schedule to minimize equipment downtime

Maintain partnerships with team members and vendors using effective communication

Provide break relief to production operators or team members as needed

Operate a forklift as needed to complete duties

**Qualifications**

**Key qualifications include:**

High school diploma or GED; additional technical training or certifications desired

3 or more years of previous experience in an industrial manufacturing environment

Demonstrated sense of urgency in completing tasks and comfort working in a high speed production environment

Strong mechanical and electrical skills; PLC experience a plus

Solid computer skills, including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP desired

Experience with CMMS or ERP systems needed, SAP experience preferred

Ability to work independently or with a team and communicate effectively

Solid problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to coach others

Able to move/handle 50 lbs. as needed while performing work

Able to work with an awkward posture for 2 hours or more

Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 facility operating through most weekends and holidays

BlueTriton Brands, Inc. (BlueTriton) is a water and beverage company in North America that produces and distributes a portfolio of brands of spring water, purified water, and other beverages, which include Poland Spring, Deer Park, Ozarka, Ice Mountain, Zephyrhills, Arrowhead, Origin, Saratoga, AC+ION, Pure Life, BEAU, and Splash Refresher. BlueTriton also owns and operates ReadyRefresh, a water and beverage delivery service for homes and offices.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, BlueTriton is a privately held company with operations and distribution primarily in the United States and Canada, employing more than 7,000 employees. BlueTriton manages water resources for long-term sustainability and helps protect more than 20,000 acres of watershed area owned by the company from harm and destruction. The company sources from 56 springs and has 30 production facilities across North America, with some verified to the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard. BlueTriton is a Water Champion with The Water Council and has committed to be verified under their WAVE program.

BlueTriton Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. BlueTriton Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at BlueTritonHR@bluetriton.com (xyz@bluetriton.com)