Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It’s now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing in 2022 to brew all of Sapporo’s beer for the U.S. market. Stone Brewing, established in 1996, pioneered the West Coast Style IPA helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution. Now one company, Sapporo-Stone Brewing is among the 15 largest breweries in the U.S. and operates production facilities in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven Stone Brewing taproom and bistro locations. We’ve enjoyed a rich history following our passion and are in search of people who take great pride in building our legacy for the future.

Summary

Provides maintenance services and repair functions to facilities and equipment to ensure safety and that production schedules are met. Manages the maintenance of all electronic, mechanical and pneumatic instruments and controls.

Shift Schedule

We operate on a 4x10s work schedule (working 4 days per week on 10 hour shifts). We are actively hiring for an opening on our 3rd shift:

• 3rd Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:30pm - 8:00am ET

Responsibilities

Safety

• Complies with safety policies and regulations. Assesses job hazards independently. Writes and executes LOTO and other safety permits.
• Understand and practice operational instrumentation and electrical safety concepts and techniques
• Report safety incidents and near misses.

Maintenance

• Complete and document work orders as assigned by utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, calibrating and maintaining instrumentation equipment including transmitters, valves, I/P, positioners, actuators, flow meters, tubing, conductivity, RTD, thermocouples, motors, starters, breakers, transformers, isolation switches, relays, fuses, resistors, AC Drives, electrical cable, conduit, receptacles, PLCs, control panels and on-line analyzers
• Maintain instrumentation calibration schedules and instrumentation maintenance schedules, procedures, and methods.
• Support mechanical maintenance overhauls and repairs as needed.
• Provide on-call support as needed.

Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot existing I&C systems and utilize I&C knowledge to assist in process and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as a multi-meter.
• Read, interpret and maintain (as needed) P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams
• Perform root cause analysis on failing systems.

Reliability

• Establish new procedures where necessary to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Evaluate maintenance program performance and recommend/execute preventive maintenance routines, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance analytics
• Recommend spare part inventory for critical I&E components
• Provide I&E training for shift team members to build capability within the team

Project Work

• Provide support in specification and procurement of instrument items.
• Collaborate with technicians of other disciplines in project meetings and during project execution and commissioning. Assist in commissioning new systems
• Update instrumentation installation drawings, data sheets, and specifications.

• Associates degree or certification in Instrumentation, Industrial control / automation, or related technical discipline. Must have a minimum of 3 years directly related experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience completing CMMS driven work is required
• Proficiency with automation/instrumentation systems is required
• Must have strong understanding of Electrical safety, including Arc Flash PPE and Hazardous Locations requirements.
• Must be able to read/understand Piping and Instrumentation Drawings in order to identify instruments and control loops.
• Must be able to read control wiring loop sheets, electrical ladder and single line diagrams. Also must be capable of redlining these drawings.
• Experience with instrument calibration is required.
• Must be able to use a multi-meter to safety and effectively troubleshoot control systems.
• Understanding of Ethernet/IP is desired. Modbus TCP knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge and interpretation of National Electric Code, knowledge of IEEE standards and knowledge of UL508A a plus.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Pay Range: $36.00/hr. - $40.00/hr.
• Bonus Pay: 2.5% of Annual Pay
• Additional Pay: 2nd shift and 3rd shift are eligible for our Shift Differential Program
  • 2nd shift receives $1.25/hr.
  • 3rd shift receives $2.50/hr.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance, 401K, and Bonuses for Eligible Team Members
• Company beer perks program and discounts
• Paid Time Off – including Vacation accrual, Sick Leave, and 12 paid Holidays
• Benefit programs supporting Financial Wellness, Health & Wellness and Career Development

Sapporo-Stone Brewing is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. Sapporo-Stone Brewing hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Sapporo-Stone Brewing seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.