Maintenance Mechanic (Day Shift 1A)

Kettle Cuisine•Everett, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of equipment while ensuring product quality, employee safety, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements are met or exceeded. Responsibilities cover plant equipment and conveyors, production lines, prep areas, dry and finished-goods storage, chillers, kitchen ventilation, fire and safety systems, buildings and grounds, CIP, and bulk chemicals. The position supports the production schedule by keeping equipment operating efficiently and limiting downtime. The role performs preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, equipment installation and relocation, lubrication rounds, and other assigned maintenance tasks. The mechanic plans and organizes work, maintains equipment records and orderly work areas, and communicates maintenance issues and plans with operations and other affected personnel. The position also supports safety and compliance activities, including investigations and action plans. This position works in a manufacturing setting and requires flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time. Weekends and overtime may be required. The listed base pay range for the Everett, Washington location is $28.00–$36.00 per hour. The position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Ability to obtain full-face respirator certification; the certification program will be provided.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, CMMS, and control systems.
Ability to read electrical and mechanical plans.
Ability to obtain forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift certifications.
At least 5 years of maintenance experience and advanced troubleshooting abilities.
At least 2 years of manufacturing experience; food manufacturing experience is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mechanics are asked to have a basic tool set, including combination wrenches, screwdrivers, a basic socket set, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, and a small sledgehammer.
Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
Positive attitude and motivation to contribute to team success.
Ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Creative problem-solving skills, attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple projects.
Comfort working at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments.
Passion for food.
Willingness to address difficult situations directly, with patience and respect.
Willingness and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, and to work weekends or overtime as required.
Ability to perform extensive walking and standing, use vision and hearing, talk, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, and climb and balance.
Ability to occasionally exert physical effort, including lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience.
Sanitary TIG welding.
Vibrational analysis.
PLC/control experience.
Fabrication experience.
Equipment Center lining.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with OEM guidelines.
Complete assigned scheduled preventive maintenance tasks.
Maintain equipment records and perform inspections.
Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning or non-functioning equipment.
Keep the Maintenance Shop, Electrical Room, Parts Room, and maintenance areas of the Production Floor clean and organized.
Install new equipment and move existing equipment.
Plan work by organizing the job site, specifying OEM parts, communicating plans to affected personnel, and staging appropriate tools.
Maintain effective communication between maintenance and operations, and provide the operations team with current and correct information about maintenance issues affecting production.
Complete Employee Job Safety Accountabilities.
Promptly identify and report compliance issues to the appropriate individual.
Assist QA, Safety, and others with health and safety action plans to support compliance.
Assist in completing GSTD investigations.
Perform lubrication rounds in accordance with OEM guidelines.
Perform other maintenance tasks as assigned.