Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Night Shift

The Krusteaz Company•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 Krusteaz Company is a people-focused, midsized, privately-held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, operating with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. They place tremendous value on their employees, providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure employees can create the best life for themselves. The company fosters an engaged and energized culture where collaboration and ingenuity drive a fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love. It is a place to grow and make a difference, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and share ideas.

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.
Conduct their work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards as well as following any safety protocols.
Be willing to be responsible for their safety and health as well as the safety and health of all employees, vendors and visitors.
Follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP)
401(K) matching
3 weeks of paid time off
10 paid holidays
1 paid personal holiday
Company provided life insurance
Company provided disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Healthcare saving account
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid sick time (Washington State employees accrue 1 hour for every 40 hours worked under Washington Paid Sick Leave)