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.

 

Position: Technical Lead B

Factory Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

Compensation: $40.46 / hour

$40.96 / hour after 90 days

$41.46 / hour after 180 days

Schedule: 12 hours, rotational: Sunday – Tuesday, and every other Saturday, 5:00 pm - 5:30 am

Ability to work holidays and weekends per business needs

 

Benefits of working for Primo Brands

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

• 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 PLC’s, VFD’s, 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:

• 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
• Ability to successfully complete an online skills assessment (Ramsay) prior to onsite interview

 

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.