Maintenance Technician-3rd shift

Peet's Coffee; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation

Employee discount

Job summary

Peet’s Coffee is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment and facility systems across our roasting plant. You will work on mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems, interpret diagrams, and support line changeovers while ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work a 3rd shift schedule with teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in food manufacturing or packaging.
• Strong electro‑mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic equipment.
• Self‑starter who is organized, dependable, and able to work independently while also being a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on plant equipment according to schedule.
• Diagnose and repair lines and related equipment.
• Read electrical diagrams and interpret system error messages.
• Utilize multimeters and basic hand/power tools safely.
• Maintain facilities, doors, lights, drains, and grounds as needed.
• Assist with line changeovers and equipment setups.

Skills

Electro-mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independence

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

Maintenance tools

Job description

Our purpose at Peet’s Coffee is the pursuit of better, better coffee, for people and the planet. Our ambition is to become the chosen brand for coffee lovers around the world, and we know earning that place means an uncompromising focus on quality, craft, and authenticity.

As part of Keurig Dr Pepper and JDE Peet’s, the world’s leading pureplay coffee company, Peet’s is growing as a global coffee brand anchored by a clear set of values that reflect who we are today and where we’re going. We Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together challenging ourselves every day to do better than the day before.

We’ve learned that the secret to great coffee is the people who make it, and we apply the same care in selecting and preparing our teams as we do when crafting the perfect cup.

The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and works closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues that impact daily operations. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment and facility systems throughout the Peet’s Coffee roasting plant to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

The Maintenance Technician is expected to demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Regular and dependable attendance is an essential function of the role.

Schedule: This position works Monday- Friday, 3rd shift, 8:00pm-4:30am

Hourly Wage: $32-45/hour

What You Will Do

• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment according to the maintenance schedule.
• Diagnose and repair filling and assembly lines as needed.
• Interpret and utilize system error messages on related equipment.
• Understand roasting equipment operation which includes the operation of HMIs.
• Be able to work on bag slitters and pallet lifter.
• Perform diagnosis and repairs on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret electrical diagrams as per equipment repairs and diagnosis.
• Possess the ability to use and understand multimeters.
• Repair facilities related items, doors, dock levelers, lights, ballasts, sinks, drains, and general grounds maintenance.
• Assists with roasting equipment maintenance which will require the ability to work on ladders and use basic hand and power tools.
• Perform and assist in line change over and setups.

Who You Are

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance; experience in food manufacturing or packaging is preferred.
• Strong electro‑mechanical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and related equipment.
• Self‑starter who is organized, dependable, and able to work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Boiler experience is helpful.
• Comfortable using computers for accurate data entry, accessing equipment manuals, and documenting maintenance activities.
• Experience using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) or the ability and willingness to learn one.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment; adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.
• Must be flexible and able to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends, as well as occasional overtime.

What Benefits do Peetniks Receive?

Benefits

At Peet's we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. That's one of the reasons we offer the following benefits:

• 401(k) plan, with generous matching
• Full medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Free coffee and fresh baked goods as well as an employee discount
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

At Peet’s we hire the best people and are committed to supporting our employees and rewarding them for their work. The target hourly range for this position is $32-45/hour. The actual salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non‑discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Peet’s offers a generous benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes comprehensive health, dental and vision plans; a superior 401(k) plan, various paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; life insurance; disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; and an employee referral bonus program.