senior maintenance mechanic, 2nd Shift

Starbucks•Kent, WA

About The Position

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The Starbucks experience starts in our Roasting Plants where we have a dedicated team of professional roasters and supporting process teams including planning, warehouse management, packaging, roasting, maintenance, engineering and logistics. The senior maintenance mechanic includes functional leadership responsibilities. In the absence of the supervisor, this position is expected to act as a lead, assigning work, prioritizing tasks, and guiding the maintenance team to ensure safe and efficient operations. As a senior maintenance mechanic, you will: Lead and support the maintenance team and acts as stand-in supervisor as needed while maintaining hands-on involvement. Support all aspects of the maintenance department as needed, including general building and grounds maintenance. Coach and mentor maintenance mechanics and technicians to ensure their development and understanding of current and new technology. Serve as a training mentor and assesses training needs of maintenance mechanics and technicians providing feedback to their supervisor. Provide subject matter expertise for maintenance of all plant equipment and processes. Use vendor resources for troubleshooting and learning opportunities. Assist with the installation of all new equipment to included training material, spare part list, creation of PMs and validates documentation, including drawings, schematics, parts list and work orders. Assign and prioritizes maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance. Ensure all plant equipment is functioning at optimum levels by performing short-term repairs and long-term improvements. Understand and follows established safety guidelines, programs and procedures; and actively works to prevent safety incidents. Support food safety, legality and quality programs. Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools. Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values. Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Requirements

Automated manufacturing or distribution environment (7 years)
General industrial maintenance in mechanical and electrical systems (7 years)
Proficient in all standard maintenance skills and practices (7 years)
Experience repairing and maintaining high speed packaging equipment (5 years)
Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI). Experience with BRC or SQF certification schemes
Ability to work varying shifts including nights or weekends, to support business needs
Ability to communicate technical and operational issues clearly and concisely
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and writing
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical plant equipment
Ability to understand mechanical and technical equipment manuals
Ability to work in elevated areas with ladders, roofs, overhead lights
Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision
Basic math skills
Proficient in welding, plumbing, electrical, machining and troubleshooting
Attention to detail
Proficient in safety procedures
Ability to plan and prioritize workload
For Soluble locations only: boiler and refrigeration certification required
Proficient in using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for maintenance work order management

Responsibilities

Lead and support the maintenance team and acts as stand-in supervisor as needed while maintaining hands-on involvement.
Support all aspects of the maintenance department as needed, including general building and grounds maintenance.
Coach and mentor maintenance mechanics and technicians to ensure their development and understanding of current and new technology.
Serve as a training mentor and assesses training needs of maintenance mechanics and technicians providing feedback to their supervisor.
Provide subject matter expertise for maintenance of all plant equipment and processes.
Use vendor resources for troubleshooting and learning opportunities.
Assist with the installation of all new equipment to included training material, spare part list, creation of PMs and validates documentation, including drawings, schematics, parts list and work orders.
Assign and prioritizes maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance.
Ensure all plant equipment is functioning at optimum levels by performing short-term repairs and long-term improvements.
Understand and follows established safety guidelines, programs and procedures; and actively works to prevent safety incidents.
Support food safety, legality and quality programs.
Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitors and documents quality measures using analytical tools.
Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100%25 upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.
At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.