Maintenance Mechanic (Day Shift 1B)

Job Summary

Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of all equipment ensuring product quality, employee safety, and food safety standards, as well as regulatory requirements are met or exceeded.

Areas of responsibilities

• Plant equipment and conveyors
• Production lines
• Prep Areas
• Dry and Finish Goods Storage
• Chillers
• Kitchen Ventilation
• Fire and Safety Systems
• Buildings and Grounds
• CIP
• Bulk Chemicals

Duties and Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate equipment in a safe manner in accordance with OEM guidelines
• Completes scheduled Preventative Maintenance Tasks as assigned
• Maintains equipment records and inspections
• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctioning and non-functioning equipment
• Maintains Maintenance Shop, Electrical Room, Parts Room, and Production Floor as it relates to maintenance in a clean and organized manner
• Maintains neat and orderly personal appearance
• Installs new equipment and moves existing equipment
• Plans own work by organizing job site, specifying OEM parts, communicating plan to effected personnel, and staging appropriate tools
• Maintain effective line of communication between maintenance and operations. Provide current and correct information to the operation's team on maintenance issues that relate to floor production
• Assures that Employee Job Safety Accountabilities are completed. Identifies compliance issues promptly and reports to appropriate individual
• With QA, Safety, and others as appropriate, assists in execution of action plans related to health/safety to ensure the highest level of compliance
• Absorbs lubrication rounds in accordance with OEM guidelines
• Performs other maintenance tasks as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to obtain Full-face respirator certification (we will provide certification program)
• Proficient in - Microsoft Word and Excel, CMMS, Control System
• Able to read electrical and mechanical plans
• Ability to obtain forklift/ scissor lift/ and boom lift certification
• 5+years of maintenance experience and advanced troubleshooting abilities
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience; Food manufacturing experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• We ask for mechanics to have a basic tool set. Combo wrenches, screwdrivers, basic socket set, channel locks, adjustable wrenches, small sledgehammer. We supply electrical screwdrivers and are going to provide meters

Required Attributes

• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team
• Able to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Obsessive attention to detail, well organized and able to juggle many projects at once
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments
• Passionate about food
• Willing to address difficult situations head on with patience and respect

Responsibility

Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility. Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.

Core Values

• Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle
• Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners
• Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team
• Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

Pay Range for Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic base pay range 28.00-36.00 USD/hourly. The listed salary range represents Kettle Cuisine’s good faith estimate for this position and represents the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the Everett, WA location only. Ranges will be reviewed on a regular basis. An employee’s rate of pay within the range is determined by their qualifications, relevant experience, and demonstrated performance over time. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. The Maintenance Mechanic position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package.