Production Line Mechatronics Technician

Join our line-side problem solvers

At Union Beverage Packers, LLC, our production floors move fast—and so do our careers. Step into a role where your mechanical know-how keeps high-speed packaging equipment running safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.

Compensation & schedule

• Pay: $20.00–$28.00 per hour (experience-based)
• Shifts: All 3 shifts
• Employment: Full-time, Non-Union
• Hours: Minimum 48 hours weekly
• Weekend work: Required
• Overtime: Required as needed
• Location: In person

What you’ll own

• End-to-end operation of production machinery—start-ups, changeovers, and shut-downs.
• Real-time monitoring to catch issues early and sustain quality and throughput.
• Basic troubleshooting and minor mechanical repairs to reduce downtime.
• Proper escalation to Maintenance for complex diagnostics and repairs.
• Execution of routine and reactive maintenance; contribution to preventive maintenance.
• Thorough equipment inspections for wear, leaks, damage, or abnormal noise.
• Reading and applying equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and schematics.
• Hands-on work with fillers, labelers, packers, conveyors, palletizers, and related systems.
• Accurate completion of production and maintenance documentation.
• Housekeeping: maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Partnership with Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Production teams.
• Compliance with safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in machine operation, mechanical work, manufacturing, or industrial equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and baseline troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Skill in identifying problems and carrying out minor adjustments and repairs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Consistent, reliable attendance.
• Ability to work weekends, overtime, and a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Comfort operating around moving industrial machinery.

Preferred experience

• Beverage, food, packaging, or industrial manufacturing settings.
• Exposure to fillers, labelers, packers, palletizers, conveyors, and similar equipment.
• Background in equipment set-up, adjustment, repair, or modification.
• Forklift or pallet jack operation.

Physical requirements

• Standing and walking for long periods.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
• Working around moving machinery, noise, and production materials.
• Operating in hot, cold, wet, or fast-moving production areas.
• Use of all required PPE.

Growth & benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Overtime availability
• Opportunities for advancement

Benefits may be subject to eligibility.

Technical strengths we value

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Mechanical Systems & Component Repair
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance
• Equipment Installation
• Machine Safety Inspections

Equal Opportunity Employer

Union Beverage Packers, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional workplace.