Maintenance Tech

Redi Bag; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A flexible packaging manufacturer in Tukwila, Washington is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing factory machinery, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. Candidates should have experience with mechanical systems and safety protocols. This role may involve physical demands including lifting and working at heights.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing mechanical systems on manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work at heights up to 70 feet.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on factory machinery.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance and submit work orders.
• Maintain a safe work area in accordance with GMP and Food Safety guidelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Using power and hand tools

Basic rigging

Tools

Dial calipers

Micrometers

Bore gauges

Job description

Overview

Redi-Bag is a manufacturer of low-density film and protective flexible packaging, serving the Western United States and Canada for over 25 years. Redi-Bag provides 100% custom engineered solutions to its customers with a diverse set of production capabilities. We are looking for a skilled maintenance Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on all types of factory machinery including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems utilizing proper tools and equipment
• Install, adjust, disassemble, repair, and reassemble motors, gear boxes, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, and valves, and other components
• Review and interpret work orders, tie-ins, technical manuals, machine operations and can communicate with production employees and management
• Develop maintenance procedures when documentation is not available and devise and make tools to facilitate work
• Perform regular preventative maintenance and work orders as part of daily activities and as assigned
• Able to use a computer to track, document equipment problems, submit/review, and close work orders, PMs, etc.
• Willing to work overtime based on business requirements

SQF Level 1 Job Responsibilities

• Maintain work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Food Safety guidelines
• Abide by all company Programs and Policies related to Food Safety (GMP, Foreign Material Control, Housekeeping, Product Tampering, etc.)
• Abide by all personal hygiene rules (handwashing)
• Keep work areas and equipment clean
• Report incidents that impact the quality of Food Contact Packaging to the manager (pest sightings, equipment malfunctions, raw material issues, etc.)
• Correct equipment malfunctions and complete all necessary records of work completed, including the maintenance lo.
• Log any temporary repairs and schedule permanent repair ASAP
• Report to their supervisor if they are suffering from any communicable disease

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems on manufacturing or industrial equipment
• Experience with basic rigging using chain falls, hoist, and slings
• Use of common power tools, hand tools, and shop equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong ability in either Fabrication in steel of racks, carts, and other production support equipment
• Experience with electrical systems to include installing new circuits, running conduit, sizing, and pulling wire

Requirements and Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to access all equipment
• must be physically and mentally capable of working at heights up to 70 feet
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must have mathematics ability and be able to use measuring equipment including but not limited to dial calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and depth gauges
• Must be able to read and communicate in both written and verbal form
• This job requires bending, standing, kneeling, reaching, climbing, pulling, pushing, crouching, walking, and lifting. May require crawling and twisting
• Must be able to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes
• Follow all plant safety rules / policies, follow all SQF and HACCP requirements
• Excellent attendance and positive attitude