Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Night Shift

The Krusteaz Company Careers•Kent, WA

2d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for collaborating with production staff to enhance the reliability of production equipment, and completion of repair tasks in a manner that minimizes reactive downtime. The role involves performing preventive maintenance tasks, troubleshooting and repairing processing, packaging, and facility-related equipment, and interpreting mechanical blueprints, electrical schematic drawings, and PLC logic diagrams. The technician will also perform metal fabrication tasks, understand AC and DC motors and VFD drives, and evaluate equipment condition. Training will be on an 8-hour day shift for six months, followed by a permanent 12-hour night shift.

Requirements

Follow all safety guidelines and good manufacturing practices.
Successfully practice a customer service focus in organizing and prioritizing work demands.
Ability to change work days/hours for occasional departmental vacation coverage.
Be flexible to work all shifts and overtime.
Successfully work under pressure and manage time to complete all assigned work.
Use a PC for communication, parts research, and maintenance system purposes.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and perform intermediate level math functions.
Maintain personal safety while considering and protecting the safety of others whenever possible.
Demonstrate strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
Follow specific maintenance procedures concerning PM’s, schedules and documentation requirements.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, and represent The Krusteaz Company to outside contacts in a professional manner.
Climb ladders and lift/push/pull using proper techniques up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 200 pounds occasionally.
Work in confined spaces and elevated heights (up to 60 feet) safely.
Display a strong sense of customer service while working with internal customers.
Confront issues by focusing on solutions that satisfy both internal and external customers.
Relevant trade or technical school training preferred
2 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience preferred
2 years of Allen-Bradley PLC experience preferred
Employees are required to conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards as well as following any safety protocols.
Employees must be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors and visitors.
Employee must follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded.

Nice To Haves

Relevant trade or technical school training
2 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience
2 years of Allen-Bradley PLC experience

Responsibilities

Effectively perform preventive maintenance tasks to enhance equipment reliability.
Troubleshoot and repair processing, packaging, and facility related equipment.
Collaborate with production personnel to identify causes of mechanical downtime.
Interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematic drawings, and PLC logic diagrams.
Perform metal fabrication tasks as necessary to complete repairs including cutting, welding and finishing.
Display an understanding of AC and DC motors, VFD drives, and the ability to safely troubleshoot circuits of varying voltage (110/120V, 220V, 480V).
Evaluate equipment condition and reacts appropriately with follow-up activities.
Identify opportunities for improvement in the production process and take action: document action and results.
Attend all crew, safety and team meetings, lead meetings as necessary.
Train operators and others in proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
Participate in Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) autonomous maintenance teams.
Follows GMP’s at all times.