Electrical Machinist

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

With our roots in La Crosse, WI, we are proud to be North America’s largest co-packager of alcoholic beverages with four locations across the United States. Through our focuses on Safety throughout our facilities, Quality of products produced for our customers, Communication at all levels, Growth of not just our locations but also of our employees in their careers, and Performance with our ability to meet deadlines and goals for ourselves and our customers, we pride ourselves on the brand we have created and continue to grow.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for maintaining packaging equipment, troubleshooting and replacing equipment parts as needed to support beverage-packaging operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform set-up, adjustment, timing, troubleshooting, and replacement of mechanical/electrical equipment
• Contributes to a safe workplace by performing all tasks in accordance with NFPA70E, OSHA, EPA, FDA, Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out safety rules, codes, policies and regulations and Confined Entry policies
• Work to reduce unplanned downtime through effective troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing equipment, disassembling and reassembling of machinery, overhauling gearboxes, pumps and motors, and replacing bearings, bushings, etc. to insure conformance to specifications or production requirements
• Complete assigned work efficiently and per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Work in a team or autonomously to complete work orders and provide mechanical and electrical support
• Actively work with team members on root-cause analysis and implementation
• Analyze process data and make decisions on equipment maintenance and improvement activities
• Support machining, tooling and fabrication needs for the plant
• Perform additional responsibilities and other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be 18 years old
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint) and effectively use the Internet, as well as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems experience preferred
• 2 years of experience as a machinist or completion of a technical degree/vocational training program strongly preferred
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures and climates
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is required (e.g. lock out/tag out, confined space)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Ability to perform weld using various techniques including Stick, TIG and MIG
• Knowledge of common machining tools including lathes, mills, presses, and grinders
• Demonstrated skills in hydraulic/pneumatic systems, pumps, laser alignment, power transmission, precision measuring tools
• Ability to rebuild and repair gearboxes, pumps, and other manufacturing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, identify root causes (e.g. six sigma analysis) and propose and implement remedies
• Highly motivated, self-directed, worker that is able to work autonomously in a fast paced an often loud food production environment
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds
• Electrical troubleshooting experience in high speed packaging and/or highly automated continuous process environment preferred

Benefits/Compensation

City Brewery provides a competitive salary and benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance; Section 125; 401(k) and a paid 30-minute meal period. The Company also contributes monthly towards the employee elected health and dental benefits.

Selected candidate must be willing to work any and all shifts, weekends and holidays when necessary to cover the needs of the business.

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.