ShopFloorJobs
MC

Multi Craft Maintenance Mechanic (Ammonia Refrigeration)

Molson Coors · Elkton, VA

Apply on Molson Coors ↗
Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Molson Coors (food & beverage) in Elkton, VA. In the role of Multi-Craft Mechanic working in Elkton, VA, you will support process and technology operations through an intimate working knowledge of automation and utilities systems and a collaborative work effort with the multi-disciplinary teams to.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
PLC, Automation
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Virginia: typical posted base $64k–$80k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 65 maintenance technician openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 68 other live reliability postings in Virginia.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $70k–$101k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (3+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Welding 46%
  • Team leadership 41%
  • ✓ PLC 29%
  • SAP 20%
  • Root cause 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Automation, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.

How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Molson Coors

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from Molson CoorsAs posted on their careers site.Show

responsibilities

when necessary.

  • ◆Evaluate problems and generate options to find actionable practical solutions.
  • ◆Support packaging operations by coaching/mentoring, developing SOP’s, establishing quick-fix routines for the breakdown process and carrying out work activities as planned during maintenance day windows.
  • ◆Provide technical support to the manufacturing techs, plant engineering and contractors for baseline and capital projects.
  • ◆Evaluate the effectiveness of preventive maintenance routines, making revisions and improvements to increase effectiveness
  • ◆Understand the principles of product quality and balanced line flow and is proactive in verifying that repair work and modification support achieve these goals.
  • ◆Onboard new team members according to the standard onboarding process.
  • ◆Communicate and coordinate activities with operations, quality, asset care, and other specialists as required..
  • ◆Identify and highlight unsafe work practices and escalate/correct with a sense of urgency.
Show full description ↓

Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!

At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.

We seek, value, and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.

Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.

Crafted Highlights

In the role of Multi-Craft Mechanic working in Elkton, VA, you will support process and technology operations through an intimate working knowledge of automation and utilities systems and a collaborative work effort with the multi-disciplinary teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives. This role will directly oversee and maintain ammonia systems, Plant HVAC , water distribution , steam and boiler operations, compressed air , CO2 recovery and supply, and electrical/mechanical maintenance. This position reports to the Unit Manager--Utilities.

What You'll Be Brewing

  • •Install and maintain equipment.
  • •Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems during production and scheduled maintenance days.
  • •Simple machinist duties and

Key Ingredients

  • •High school education or equivalent required
  • •Associates Degree in Manufacturing Automation Technology, or Equivalent Technical Degree/Certification
  • •High level of mechanical aptitude /ability
  • •Prior knowledge of Utilities equipment
  • •Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices , Safe Quality Food Procedures, and Safety
  • •3+ years of industrial maintenance experience
  • •Knowledge of Delta V or Allen Bradley a plus
  • •Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and make decisions in a team based setting.
  • •Ability to work full-time, all shifts, all schedules, overtime, emergency coverage shifts and all days of the week to include weekends and holidays.

Beverage Bonuses

  • •We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities
  • •We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
  • •Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
  • •Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
  • •Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, 401k option with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources
  • •On site Pub , access to cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!
  • •Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

Job Posting Grade: N/A

Starting Pay Rate: $42.34/hour

​

More Reliability roles nearby