Maintenance Mechanic II

Overview

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're looking for a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to help maintain and improve manufacturing equipment, utility systems, and production operations in our Hollis, Maine facility.

 

Location: Hollis, MainePay: $41.89 per hour at hire, with $0.50/hour increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful reviewShift: 2-2-3 Schedule | 5:00 PM - 5:00 AMShift Differential: Additional 6%-8% of base pay for applicable hours workedSign-On Bonus: $10,000 (with 50% paid in your first paycheck after hire and the other 50% paid after 6 months of employment). Sign on bonus eligibility applies only to new hires who have not been previously employed by the company, its affiliates, or its predecessors

 

Training Requirement: Candidates must be available to train on first shift for approximately three months before transitioning to their assigned schedule.

 

Benefits of working for Primo Brands: 

Health Benefits: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), dependent care flexible spending account (FSA, heath savings account (HSA)

Retirement/Investing: 401K with a 5% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Insurance:  Employee Life Insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, spouse/domestic partner/child life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment

Other great benefits: Employee discounts, save on auto, home, and pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, 9 paid holidays and 3 paid floating holidays, paid leave for when you have a baby, adopt a child, or become a foster parent, legal services, identity theft protection, employee assistance program (EAP), adoption reimbursement benefit, FEDlogic, commuter benefits

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and utility systems.

Diagnose and replace motors, electrical components, and equipment controls.

Support production by responding to equipment failures and minimizing downtime.

Complete equipment rebuilds ranging from minor repairs to major overhauls.Perform preventive maintenance inspections and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.

Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and preventive maintenance logs.

Support equipment installations, upgrades, retrofits, and commissioning activities.

Work with vendors, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.

Assist in maintaining utility systems, including compressors, chillers, boilers, water treatment, and wastewater systems.

Communicate effectively during shift handoffs and collaborate across production, maintenance, safety, and engineering teams.

Follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or processing environment.Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.Knowledge of electrical systems, including single-phase and three-phase power.Ability to diagnose and replace electric motors and related components.Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, and OEM technical documentation.Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities with limited supervision.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.Ability to perform physical job duties, including climbing, reaching, lifting, and conducting equipment inspections.Ability to work overtime, respond to call-ins, and support multiple shifts as needed.Ability to pass a Ramsay aptitude assessment.

Preferred QualificationsExperience with compressors, chillers, boilers, water treatment, or utility systems.Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.Experience with bottling, beverage, food manufacturing, or high-speed production equipment.Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) such as SAP.Familiarity with preventive maintenance and reliability programs.

 

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

 

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.