Equipment Mechanic-1

Peet's Coffee•Portland, OR

About The Position

The Equipment Mechanic conducts repair and maintenance activities for Stumptown HQ 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 preventative-maintenance schedules, efficiency metrics, and vendor networks. The mechanic repairs and maintains plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, using hands-on expertise or third-party service providers as appropriate. The position also supports equipment operators and collaborates with the Manager and Operations team to improve maintenance systems, procedures, and line efficiency. Work is performed in a warehouse environment that may be noisy, with temperatures that fluctuate with the weather. Scheduling flexibility is required, including occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

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 assess mechanical problems accurately, make recommendations, communicate effectively, and resolve issues quickly while working under pressure.
Basic computer skills, including navigating email, MS D365, Google, and Microsoft suites.
Experience operating and maintaining mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
Demonstrated history of safe work habits.
Ability to frequently move materials weighing up to 50 pounds; weights above 50 pounds can be handled with a lifting partner or device.
Ability to stoop and bend, perform repetitive motions using the hands, wrists, and forearms, and stand for several hours while operating or repairing machinery.
Scheduling flexibility for occasional evenings, early mornings, and weekends.

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 preventative-maintenance best practices.
Assist in achieving productivity goals and improving downtime, capacity, and output metrics.
Assist with facility and equipment repairs and improvements, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
Partner with the Manager and Operations team to improve preventative-maintenance systems and procedures, and carry out activities according to the maintenance schedule.
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 promptly to performance changes, temperature fluctuations, unusual sounds or smells, and atypical energy usage.
Perform emergency repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic machinery, identifying and replacing 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 (GMPs) and food-safety guidelines.
Work effectively in a diverse team environment.