MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (Shift 1B)

• 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.

• 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

• Sanitary welding (Tig)
• Vibrational Analysis
• PLC/Control experience
• Fabrication experience
• Equipment Center lining

• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

Honor Food – We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle

Honor Each Other – We seek to develop trusting, respectful and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners

Honor Development – We recognize and nurture each other’s talents, strengths and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team

Honor Innovation – We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence

The Maintenance Mechanic base pay range 28.00-36.00 USD/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 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.