maintenance mechanic

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.

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our manufacturing/bottling facility to maintain, fix, and improve equipment used in bottling and packaging operations.

Factory Location: Jersey City, NJ

Compensation: $38.58 / hour

Sign on Bonus of $3500 after 90 days of employment

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

Schedule: 4:00 PM - 1:00 AM, Night Shift, Monday - Friday, Full-Time

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

Must be able to attend training on day shift for approximately three weeks.

Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, company discounts, paid vacation, and much more Employees are eligible for benefit election on day 1 of employment

Skills Required:

Perform 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

Dismantle, clean, repair and test electrical, electronic and mechanical components to determine component-level failure

Communicate, coach, and train employees to continuously improve team's ability to prevent loss of production and respond safely to equipment failures

Maintain preventative maintenance logs and accurate records of all testing and repairs

Recommend equipment to be included in preventive maintenance programs

Perform preventative maintenance tasks 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, and pneumatic machine systems

Eliminate machine failures from recurring by utilizing the Breakdown Analysis process

Communicate directly with equipment suppliers, contractors, and vendors as necessary

Focus areas will include but are not limited to Production support, Mechanical Room, Water Processing, Boiler Room, and Wastewater Treatment Water Chemical Treatment Program

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience; additional technical training or certifications desired

Three or more years proven maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

Candidates must complete the Mechanical Aptitude Test before being considered

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

Must have electrical knowledge of single and three phase power including the ability to diagnose and replace electric motors

Must be able to work and accomplish projects with little to zero supervision

Must be able to foster and build a team-work environment

Communicate effectively with operators, technicians, mechanics, and supervisors

Able to read, interpret, and analyze computer generated reports and accurately complete all tasks

Must be able to do physical inspections of equipment that will require climbing, reaching, and extending arms overhead

Able to lift and pull 50 lbs. as needed while performing work

Must be proficient reading mechanical drawings / schematics and OEM technical prints

Proficient computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications

Available for call-ins or to cover all shifts to support production teams as required

Work together with Safety department to achieve a zero-injury workplace

Must display a positive mental attitude and be open to a fast paced ever changing work environment

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 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. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at