Operations and Facilities Maintenance Technician
$72,800–$83,200 year
On-siteSeattle, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Perform routine inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on production and packaging equipment while coordinating specialized service providers and managing tool inventory. Assist in developing preventive maintenance programs by creating schedules, checklists, and service records, then review trends to identify corrective actions. Monitor and maintain facility systems including walls, floors, plumbing, HVAC, and utilities, performing basic repairs or contracting qualified specialists as needed. Support production operations by weighing ingredients, operating blending and packaging equipment, and executing sanitation and line-clearance activities. Follow all safety procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and documentation requirements while communicating equipment status and concerns to leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in equipment maintenance, facilities maintenance, manufacturing operations, or a related technical role
- Strong mechanical aptitude and practical troubleshooting skills
- Ability and willingness to support hands-on production activities when needed
- Ability to safely use common hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
- Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, specifications, and maintenance instructions
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to communicate clearly with production employees, managers, contractors, and equipment suppliers
- Willingness to work in a growing environment where responsibilities, equipment, processes, and facility needs continue to evolve
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend, kneel, climb ladders, reach, and work in and around production equipment
- Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to perform repetitive production and packaging tasks as needed
- Ability to work around powdered ingredients, production equipment, cleaning chemicals, and varying noise levels
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Experience maintaining production, packaging, or food-manufacturing equipment
- Experience developing or supporting a preventive maintenance program
- Experience working in production or manufacturing operations
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