Maintenance Mechanic (Day Shift 2A)

Kettle Cuisine•Everett, WA

About The Position

Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of equipment to ensure product quality, employee safety, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements are met or exceeded. Areas of responsibility include 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 role supports the production schedule by maintaining effective equipment operation and limiting downtime to promote customer service and production efficiency. The mechanic operates, inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, and moves equipment. The position requires coordination with operations and other teams on maintenance issues, completion of safety and compliance responsibilities, and maintenance of clean and organized work areas. Work is performed with little supervision and reviewed; the employee exercises discretion within their responsibilities and recommends actions and alternatives to a supervisor and others. This role is based in a manufacturing setting, with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, and minor-injury hazards. It requires flexibility to work different shifts and days, including weekends and some holidays, and may involve overtime. Physical demands include extensive walking and standing, repetitive hand and wrist motion, climbing and balancing, and occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The listed 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 company will provide the certification program.
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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic personal 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, strong 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 with patience and respect.
Availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time, including weekends or overtime as required.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including extensive walking and standing, vision and hearing, talking, repetitive hand and wrist motion, climbing and balancing, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
Sanitary TIG welding.
Vibrational analysis.
PLC/control experience.
Fabrication experience.
Equipment center lining.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) guidelines.
Complete assigned scheduled preventative 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 production floor areas related to maintenance clean and organized.
Install new equipment and move existing equipment.
Plan work by organizing the job site, specifying OEM parts, communicating the plan 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 and promptly identify and report compliance issues to the appropriate individual.
Assist with health and safety action plans alongside QA, Safety, and others as appropriate.
Assist in completing GSTD investigations.
Perform lubrication rounds in accordance with OEM guidelines.
Perform other maintenance tasks as assigned.