Maintenance Technician (1st Shift)

Peet's Coffee•Brooklyn Center, MN

4d•$28 - $35

About The Position

Position Overview: The Maintenance Technician Performs equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs in green blending, roasting, packaging, distribution warehouse, and small-scale projects. Note that this is a 1st shift position, working hours will be from 6:00am-2:30pm, Mon-Fri.

Requirements

1+ years of related experience in the technician field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Obtains and maintains a Minnesota Electrical Unlicensed Individual (or greater) certification.
Basic electrical circuits knowledge.
Welding and fabricating experience.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Comfortable operating and understanding production equipment.
Able to navigate SCADA systems, such as Scolari for roasting and associated coffee packaging systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
Self-motivated and reliable with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills.
Clear, confident communicator with cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Trade school diploma in electronic and mechanical disciplines in packaging equipment or equivalent experience.
Experience with Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFF), Digital Scales, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Steppers, and Servomotors.
Troubleshooting and repairing basic electrical systems.
Experience with CMMS software (e.g., computerized maintenance management systems).

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing operations by understanding the functionality and operation of all machinery.
Monitor equipment and processes to ensure safety, efficiency, and product quality.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all roasting and packaging equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues on production equipment.
Maintain equipment in safe, efficient operating condition, targeting 90% or higher machine uptime.
Complete scheduled maintenance tasks and assigned work orders.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.
Aid the Engineering Technician in new equipment installations and modifications.
Respond to unplanned equipment downtime to minimize production disruptions.
Communicate effectively with the Engineering Supervisor, Operations leadership, and Production team.
Adhere to and uphold Peet's Coffee policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
Participate in safety committee meetings and support plant safety initiatives.
Comply with all Food Safety programs, including but not limited to GMPs, SSOPs, and the Adverse Health Policy.
Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts safely and in accordance with training.
Read and interpret basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures and demonstrate working knowledge of safety protocols.
Maintains sanitation standards and participates in routine equipment cleaning.
Must be flexible and available for shift changes, overtime, and weekend coverage.