Production Technician
Primo Brands · Kingfield, ME
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level production role at Primo Brands (food & beverage) in Kingfield, ME. Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow mold machines, wrappers, and forklifts Record the following.
- Tools it names
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- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $59k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 81 live postings that list pay, out of 1262 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 1219 other live production postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $75k–$101k, from 282 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
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- Team leadership 85%
- Lean 35%
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Responsibilities
Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow mold machines, wrappers, and forklifts Record the following: preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics Adhere to safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and participate in safe behavior observation programs Communicate effectively when issues arise that prevent operating to company standards/procedures Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, and downtime Complete hourly quality checks Inspect raw materials against quality standards before loading them Interact with team members from departments to maximize output and efficiency Attend shift, team, and plant meetings during their scheduled times Measure and continuously improve the line operation as a team and with other technicians Crosstrain in other areas to support operations during downtimes Maintain your workstation in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and good manufacturing practices Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties with a sense of urgency
Qualifications
Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance according to company standards on production equipment consisting of fillers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, blow mold machines, wrappers, and forklifts Record the following: preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics Adhere to safe work practices, good manufacturing practices, and participate in safe behavior observation programs Co
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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. Factory Location: Kingfield, Maine Compensation: $26.31 / hour with $.50 increases after 90 and 180 days upon successful review Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked Schedule: Day shift 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (C shift) Night shift 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (D shift) 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, 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