MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (Shift 1B) - 1st Shift

Kettle Cuisine, LLC.; Everett, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettle Cuisine in Everett, WA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of all equipment, safeguarding product quality, employee safety, and food safety standards. The role covers plant equipment, conveyors, production lines, prep areas, storage, chillers, ventilation, fire and safety systems, and more.

You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration rounds, and coordinate with QA and operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience and advanced troubleshooting abilities.
• 2+ years of manufacturing experience; Food manufacturing experience preferred or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain full-face respirator certification; forklift/scissor/boom lift certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; reading electrical and mechanical plans.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely in accordance with OEM guidelines.
• Complete scheduled Preventative Maintenance Tasks as assigned.
• Maintain equipment records and inspections.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintain Maintenance Shop, Electrical Room, Parts Room, and Production Floor in a clean, organized manner.
• Plan own work by organizing job site, specifying OEM parts, and communicating plan to personnel.
• Maintain effective communication between maintenance and operations.
• Assist in health/safety action plans with QA and others as appropriate.
• Perform lubrication rounds per OEM guidelines.
• Perform other maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Reading plans

Safety compliance

Documentation

Communication

MS Word

MS Excel

CMMS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

At the heart of our company is a deep passion for creating fresh, healthy, and artisan-quality food that brings people together. We honor the craft of artisan cooking, using scratch-made stocks, hand-chopped herbs, and only the highest-quality ingredients, complemented by cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver consistently safe, exceptional products on a large scale.

But it’s not just about the food. Our culture is built on principles that shape how we grow, both as individuals and as a team. One of our core values, Honoring Development, guides us to actively seek out, celebrate, and nurture one another’s talents, strengths, and interests. By fostering each other’s growth, we strengthen our relationships and capabilities, driving both personal and professional success.

We also believe in Honoring Each Other. We surround ourselves with passionate people who share our love for great food. Through mutual respect and collaboration, we create an environment where employees are empowered to thrive, building trusting, and rewarding relationships with our clients, partners, and one another.

If you’re looking for a place where your skills, passion, and ideas can flourish, we invite you to explore the opportunities available within our dynamic and supportive team.

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 include, but not limited to: Plant equipment and conveyors, Production lines, Prep Areas, Dry and Finish Goods Storage, Chillers, Kitchen Ventilation, Fire and Safety Systems, Buildings and Grounds, CIP, and Bulk Chemicals.
• Supports adherence to the production schedule developed by the Master Scheduler ensuring the highest levels of customer service and production efficiency by ensuring effective and efficient equipment operation and limited downtime.

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.
• Assist in the completion of GSTD investigations
• Performs lubrication rounds in accordance with OEM guidelines.
• Performs other maintenance tasks as assigned.

Required Skills

Qualifications and Experience

• 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

Desired Skills

• Sanitary welding (Tig)
• Vibrational Analysis
• PLC/Control experience

Responsibility

• Works with little supervision, but work is reviewed. Exercises discretion within areas of responsibility.
• Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisor and others.
• Position has little to no contact with customers.
• Position makes indirect contribution to efforts that generate moderate levels of revenue.
• Decisions or actions may have a moderate impact on other departments and/or external relationships of the organization. Errors are usually detected after the fact and may result in moderate interruption and delays in work output.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands/Efforts

• Extensive walking and standing
• Vision/hearing
• Talking
• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)
• Climb and balance
• Must be willing to work all shifts, weekends and some holidays
• Work requires occasional physical exertion, including some lifting of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Mental & Visual Demands

• Work performed by this position requires moderate concentration to effectively execute moderately complex tasks.
• Work occasionally requires some degree of visual effort for periods of time.

Work Environment and Hazards

• Employee works in a manufacturing setting with some exposure to heat, cold, dust, or other factors of minor inconvenience.
• The position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
• Please have availability and flexibility to work different shifts and days, sometimes for weeks at a time. May need to work weekends or overtime as required.

Pay Range for Maintenance Mechanic

Pay Range for MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (Shift 1B)

The MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (Shift 1B) base pay range $28.00 - $36.00/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. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth. The MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (Shift 1B) position is eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. Kettle Cuisine and all its legal entities comply with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Kettle Cuisine complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state disability laws. This means we will not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in any phase of the employment relationship including application for employment, hiring, promotions and/or advancement opportunities, termination, compensation, training and any other conditions or privileges of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kettle Cuisine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Kettle Cuisine are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Kettle Cuisine will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Core Values

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.