Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

Position Overview: The Maintenance Technician Performs equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs in green blending, roasting, packaging, distribution warehouse, and small-scale projects.

Working hours will be from 3:30pm-12am, Mon-Fri

Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing operations by understanding the functionality and operation of all machinery.
• Monitor equipment and processes to ensure safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all roasting and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and basic electrical issues on production equipment.
• Maintain equipment in safe, efficient operating condition, targeting 90% or higher machine uptime.
• Complete scheduled maintenance tasks and assigned work orders.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and special projects.
• Aid the Engineering Technician in new equipment installations and modifications.
• Respond to unplanned equipment downtime to minimize production disruptions.
• Communicate effectively with the Engineering Supervisor, Operations leadership, and Production team.
• Adhere to and uphold Peet's Coffee policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and support plant safety initiatives.
• Comply with all Food Safety programs, including but not limited to GMPs, SSOPs, and the Adverse Health Policy.
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts safely and in accordance with training.
• Read and interpret basic electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and demonstrate working knowledge of safety protocols.
• Maintains sanitation standards and participates in routine equipment cleaning.
• Must be flexible and available for shift changes, overtime, and weekend coverage.

How you show up:

• Embodies the Core Values—Accountability, Inclusivity, Curiosity, and Mastery—in all actions and interactions.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and makes timely, sound decisions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Follows multi-step tasks and procedures accurately and consistently.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse stakeholders and partners.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; adaptable and responsive to changing business needs.
• Proactive in identifying areas for process or equipment improvement.
• Uses both basic and specialized tools effectively (all tools provided by the company).
• Works independently and consistently follows through on complex, multi-step projects.

Qualifications:

Required:

• 1+ years of related experience in the technician field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtains and maintains a Minnesota Electrical Unlicensed Individual (or greater) certification.
• Basic electrical circuits knowledge.
• Welding and fabricating experience.  
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Comfortable operating and understanding production equipment.
• Able to navigate SCADA systems, such as Scolari for roasting and associated coffee packaging systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
• Self-motivated and reliable with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Clear, confident communicator with cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Trade school diploma in electronic and mechanical disciplines in packaging equipment or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFF), Digital Scales, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Steppers, and Servomotors.
• Troubleshooting and repairing basic electrical systems.
• Experience with CMMS software (e.g., computerized maintenance management systems).

Physical Requirements and Environmental Exposures:

• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must be able to work “on your feet.”
• Must be able to endure constant leaning and bending during shift.
• Must be able to handle/move up to 750 pound bins on casters.

• Airborne particles, Fumes, High places, Moving parts, Muscular strain, Noise, Odors, High temperatures.

These physical requirements must be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation.

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