Maintenance Mechanic

National Beverage Corp•Tukwila, WA

23d•$31 - $35

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains production and facility equipment, installs new equipment, and maintains established preventive-maintenance programs. The role requires journeyman-level capability in machine repair, plant mechanics, or millwright work; proficiency reading mechanical and electrical prints and pneumatic and hydraulic schematics; and pipe-fitting skills for air, water, and hydraulic systems. The mechanic responds to equipment problems, performs changeovers, and carries out preventive maintenance while following safe-work and lockout/tagout procedures. The position also involves coordinating multiple projects, independently completing assignments from general instructions, and taking the lead in resolving technical or complex issues. The mechanic participates in department meetings, communicates objectives and opportunities, and works cooperatively with employees and others. The schedule is full-time and may involve 12-hour shifts, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; technical college preferred.
At least 5 years of experience in a related field, with proven industry experience.
Journeyman-level qualification in machine repair, plant mechanics, or millwright work.
Proficiency reading mechanical and electrical prints and pneumatic and hydraulic schematics; ability to read schematics.
Proficiency in pipe fitting for air, water, and hydraulic systems.
Basic electrical skills and a general understanding of electrical systems and controls.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of OSHA laws and ability to implement required OSHA training for the department.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability and willingness to work 12-hour shifts and a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Favorable background and drug exam.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints; and present information effectively to management.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 50 pounds and potentially pushing or pulling up to 500 pounds with a dolly or pallet jack.

Nice To Haves

Technical college education.
Beverage-industry experience.
Knowledge of MP2 software.
PLC experience.
Bilingual Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Perform equipment changeovers, respond to production-line calls, and troubleshoot issues.
Apply basic electrical skills and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.
Repair and maintain high-speed production equipment.
Follow safe-work practices and required lockout/tagout procedures; complete required OSHA training and correct unsafe conditions as needed.
Respond to requests from line supervisors or operators to repair equipment.
Schedule and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and develop preventive-maintenance needs and requirements.
Participate in daily meetings and report maintenance department objectives and opportunities.
Install and rebuild equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic devices and hydraulic systems.
Independently complete assignments after receiving general instructions about expected results.
Take the lead in resolving technical, unusual, complex, or other issues.
Interact positively with the public and other employees and promote a cooperative working environment.
Coordinate multiple projects while prioritizing competing demands and timelines.
Work 12-hour shifts and flexibly cover days, evenings, and/or weekends; the full-time schedule may also include holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.