Equipment Mechanic-1

Stumptown Coffee•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic conducts repair and maintenance activities for Stumptown headquarters and Cold Brew facilities to keep operations running with minimal disruption or downtime. Reporting to the Facilities and Equipment Manager, the role maintains procedures, equipment and facility preventive-maintenance schedules, efficiency metrics, and vendor networks. The mechanic repairs and maintains plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, and electronic components, using hands-on expertise or third-party service providers as appropriate. The position also supports equipment operators and operations teams, responds to service requests, and performs work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and food-safety guidelines.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience maintaining, repairing, overhauling, and troubleshooting processing, packaging, and material-handling equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to accurately assess mechanical problems, make recommendations, communicate effectively, and resolve issues quickly while under pressure.
Basic computer skills, including navigating email, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Google applications, and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience operating and maintaining mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
Demonstrated history of safe work habits.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical and manufacturing experience.
Formal education in a related field; an associate degree in mechanical, electrical, or engineering is a plus.
Understanding of OSHA regulations.
Experience working in SQF- and GMP-regulated food environments.

Responsibilities

Execute equipment-maintenance programs and processes, including preventive-maintenance best practices.
Assist in achieving productivity goals and improving metrics such as downtime, capacity, and output.
Assist with repairs and improvements to facilities and equipment, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
Partner with the Manager and Operations team to improve preventive-maintenance systems and procedures, and carry out work according to maintenance schedules.
Respond promptly to service requests while providing a high level of internal customer service.
Assist equipment operators in improving line efficiency.
Monitor machinery for signs of malfunction, troubleshoot production machinery, and respond to performance changes, temperature fluctuations, unusual sounds or smells, and atypical energy usage.
Perform emergency repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic machinery; identify and replace worn or damaged parts promptly.
Keep machinery and adjacent work areas appropriately clean, and create and maintain machinery inspection, service, and testing schedules.
Read and comply with work orders for machinery service, modification, or installation.
Plan, organize, and maintain equipment and records.
Perform duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices and food-safety guidelines.
Work effectively in a diverse team environment.