Maintenance Technician - Ice Cream

Maintenance Engineer

The Ice Cream Plant, Bellevue, WA, seeks a Maintenance Engineer for a full-time union position with the Operating Engineers Union Local 302. Full benefits package includes health, dental, vision, retirement, vacation, and more. Competitive pay range from $37.80 to $48.00 per hour.

• Responsibilities:

  • Perform and oversee preventive maintenance on equipment.
  • Complete daily Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders, scheduled repair work orders, and unscheduled emergency repairs.
  • Participate in continuous improvement process.
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of maintenance and product support areas.
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for maintenance processes.
  • Perform data entry and execute transactions using Safeway computer applications.
  • Comply with government regulations.
  • Resolve equipment malfunctions by evaluating performance breakdowns, identifying the root cause, and taking corrective action.
  • Ensure compliance with GMPs and safety policies while planning and completing projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Plan, organize, and coordinate daily activities.
• Maximize productivity and minimize waste.
• Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors in both oral and written form.
• Read and understand blueprints.
• Licensed and compliant with Washington State Law.
• Forklift and pallet-jack certified (helpful).
• Knowledge of plant mechanical processes sufficient to analyze performance trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and work in a cross-functional environment.
• Team player in a teamwork environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. above the waist 10 times per day.
• Significant bending and stooping.
• Exposure to heights (may be elevated 40ft. on lift equipment).
• Exposure to extreme temperature changes (hot and cold).
• Exposure to loud noises, allergens, and moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.