2nd Shift Facility Maintenance Mechanic

Northwest Frozen, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking food manufacturing company where your expertise as a Maintenance Mechanic will help keep production lines running smoothly. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a variety of machinery in a fast-paced environment. This innovative firm is dedicated to redefining the culinary landscape, and your contributions will play a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency. If you are passionate about preventative maintenance and thrive in dynamic settings, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical manufacturing and maintenance experience required.
• Knowledge of welding and metal fabrication (MIG and TIG) is essential.
• Ability to read and comprehend mechanical drawings and safety documents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment readiness for production start-up in a timely manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on machinery.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas.

Skills

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Welding Equipment

Computer Software

Job description

Join our dynamic team as A Maintenance Mechanic! We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in electrical equipment to serve as a maintenance mechanic in a food manufacturing setting. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and improving machinery and equipment, including processing and packaging machinery, conveyor lines, and automated systems. The successful applicant will show a strong drive on keeping a manufacturing environment operational. Production line checks and machinery observation to conduct scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance of facility machinery and equipment. Machinery aptitude to break down assemblies to individual components and put back together without blue prints. The ideal candidate will be able to keep busy finding machinery issues, along with finding solutions to the issues they find.

ABOUT US:

Northwest Frozen is a Seattle-based, Founder-led, forward-thinking food manufacturing company, dedicated to redefining the culinary landscape with our innovative approach to food production. Our commitment to innovation and quality has propelled us to the forefront of the market. We are proud to be at the cutting edge of technology, continuously pushing the boundaries to develop new, exciting, and nutritious products. Whether it's pioneering new ingredients, cooking techniques, or packaging designs, we strive to make a positive and lasting impact on the world's food industry.

We operate the largest sushi factory in North America, producing over one million pieces of sushi daily for national and international grocery chains. Apart from sushi, we offer restaurant-quality frozen and fresh ready meals. In 2024 alone, we are launching new product lines that will revolutionize the fresh and frozen food industry across many widely known retailers.

We are driven by ambitious goals, fast execution, and a strong sense of urgency. Please join us if you want to contribute to shaping the future landscape of next generation of frozen and fresh ready meals!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Responsible for ensuring equipment is ready for production start-up in timely manner.
• Responsible for repairs on worn out or damaged equipment.
• Perform needed equipment modification and fabrication.
• Perform proper preventive maintenance on all equipment.
• Must have a good working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a team player and support production in any way to achieve production goals.
• Must be able to work independently to complete assign projects and regular PM schedules.
• Must have good computer knowledge and be able to create related document when needed.
• Perform work, speeds, and efficiencies at company standards.
• Develop and implement innovations to improve efficiency, safety, up-time and reduce maintenance costs.
• Will lubricate equipment with a thorough understanding of requirements for a variety of devices and applications.
• Completes work orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) documentation.
• Keep maintenance spaces(sop) and parts/equipment clean and organized.
• Maintain storeroom inventory (INV).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as equipment manuals, safety rules, good manufacturing processes (GMP's) and general instructions.
• Effective communication skills are required (written and oral).
• Ability to work safely around/with automated and semi-automated machinery.
• Performing all tasks in a safe manner, adhering to Company work rules.
• Performs housekeeping and cleaning duties, according to Company SOP's before equipment is put back into production.
• Perform all other work as required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Minimum High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working on the following: Carton machines, Flow wraps, extruders, labelers, metal detectors, x-rays, ovens, various printers, meat mixers, exhaust fans and blowers, multiple conveyors.
• 5+years of mechanical manufacturing experience required.
• 5+years of maintenance experience required.
• Prior experience working in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and perform all sanitation duties.
• Welding and metal fabrication knowledge and ability required (MIG and TIG).
• Must be able to read and comprehend mechanical drawings.
• Must be able to read and understand a multimeter.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Good understanding of GMP and food safety concepts.
• Must be able to comply with attendance policy.
• Must possess computer skills and have aptitude for working with computers.
• Must be able to work safely around food allergens.
• Have a good attendance record and be able to comply with attendance policy.

Join Us If you are passionate about preventative maintenance, creating streamlined processes as a mechanic and you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, Northwest Frozen is the place for you!