Coffee Industry - Maintenance Mechanic 30-36HRLY

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for a Coffee Company in Portland Oregon. The starting wage varies on skillsets and certifications but will be no less than 30$HR. This is a potential Day and Swing Shift due to the nature of equipment troubleshooting or repairs. Hiring Managers will be able to give a better picture of the day-to-day once references and a resume are submitted. Reliable transportation is a must and the ability to be around strong odors of food/coffee.

The Equipment Mechanic will conduct various repair and maintenance activities for HQ and Cold Brew facilities, keeping operations running with minimal disruption or downtime. Reporting to the Facilities and Equipment Manager, this role will be tasked with maintaining process and procedures, equipment and facility preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, efficiency metrics, and vendor networks. They will repair and maintain plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, electrical and electronic components, either through hands-on expertise, or through partnering with third-party service providers as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Execute programs and processes related to equipment maintenance and best practices on preventative maintenance.

• Achieve goals regarding productivity metrics (downtime, capacity, output, etc.) and improvements over time.

• Provide repairs and improvements to facilities and equipment including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Partner with Manager and Operations team to enhance Preventive Maintenance systems and procedures on all equipment; execute activities according to the maintenance schedule.

• Respond promptly to all service requests with a high level of internal customer service.

• Assist equipment operators to improve line efficiency.

• Perform all duties in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and food safety guidelines.

• Maintain communication and relationship with multiple 3rd party service providers.

• Install, assemble, and test new and existing production machinery and equipment; understand and comply with workplace safety regulations.

• Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells, or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production equipment.

• Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.

• Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness; create and maintain a schedule for inspection, service, and testing.

• Read and comply with work orders concerning service, modification or installation of equipment.

• Read and interpret equipment manuals.

• Plan, organize, and maintain equipment and records.

• Perform duties effectively in a diverse teamwork environment.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Maintenance technician

• Electrical

• Mechanical

• Pneumatics

• Preventive maintenance

• Experience in a food production environment

• Understanding of mechanical systems, PLC, pneumatics, conveyor systems

• Repair

• Hydraulics

• Welding

• Reading schematics

• Forklift operation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in maintaining, repairing, overhauling, and troubleshooting processing, packaging, and material handling equipment in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to assess mechanical problems, make recommendations, communicate effectively, and resolve issues quickly while working under pressure.

• Experience troubleshooting PLC's and controls instrumentation (limited).

• Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience preferred.

• Basic computer skills including email, MS D365, Google and Microsoft Suites.

• Experience with operating and maintaining mechanical, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic systems.

• Understanding of OSHA regulations and experience working in SQF and GMP regulated food environments preferred.

Work Environment

Local Portland company with a relaxed and employee-forward environment. Enjoy a casual dress code that includes t-shirts and shorts, and a culture of kind words and caring questions. The pay range is competitive to help find the right person to grow with the company. The work environment includes a Coffee Roasting and Cold Brew facility, with a manufacturing setting, maintenance office/shop access, and two levels of production floor as well as work required on the roof of the facility. The role requires travel between three locations in the Portland area.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.