Maintenance Technician I (Food Production)

Rise Baking Company; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Available

Job summary

Rise Baking Company in Kent, Washington is seeking a Maintenance Technician I for the 1st shift (5AM - 1:30PM). The role focuses on supporting the company’s maintenance program, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical issues in accordance with food safety and OSHA regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a 2-year degree in electronics or maintenance mechanics, or 3+ years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 3+ years in maintenance mechanic role.
• Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical problems with plant equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical problems

Electrical repairs

Preventive maintenance

Building maintenance

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 3+ years in maintenance mechanic role

Tools

CMMS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Maintenance Technician I (1st Shift: Food Manufacturing)

Mon - Fri: 5AM - 1:30PM

Benefits Available

Job Purpose

Support the company’s maintenance program by focusing on plant equipment and building maintenance in a manner that meets and complies with all food safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems with plant equipment (e.g., mechanical drive systems, HVAC, hydraulic and pneumatic systems)
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems with plant equipment (e.g., wiring, circuits, fuses, switches, electrical installations, transformers, motors, and AC/DC motor drives)
• Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment
• Perform building maintenance and repairs (e.g., air conditioning, lights, forklifts)
• Perform small repairs on equipment to prevent long-term downtime until permanent repairs can be completed
• Report food safety and quality issues to appropriate personnel
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• 2-year degree in electronics/maintenance mechanics or 3+ years in maintenance mechanic role
• Experience with repair or preventive maintenance in hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, or electronics
• Working knowledge of CMMS
• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout programs
• Working knowledge of boiler operations
• Experience with ammonia, freon, or other cooling media
• Ability to stick or tig weld small repairs
• Intermediate computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts to identify solutions
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment