Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour Night Shift

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. Position available on 12‑hour night shift after 6 months of day‑shift training.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60‑$95/month for employee‑only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30‑$45/month for employee‑only coverage on the HDHP).
• 401(k) matching.
• 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday.
• Company‑provided life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account, health‑care savings account.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• For hourly employees in Washington State, paid sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked under Washington Paid Sick Leave, tracked as a subset of paid time off.
• 7,500 USD sign‑on bonus available.

• Hourly rate: $39.69 per hour, based on experience, education, certification, and training.
• Shift differential: $2.25 extra per hour for 12‑hour night shift.
• Quarterly bonus incentives: up to 7% per quarter based on safety, quality, and other metrics.

This position is responsible for collaborating with production staff to enhance the reliability of production equipment and completing repair tasks in a manner that minimizes reactive downtime.

• Effectively perform preventive maintenance tasks to enhance equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair processing, packaging, and facility‑related equipment.
• Collaborate with production personnel to identify causes of mechanical downtime.
• Interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematic drawings, and PLC logic diagrams.
• Perform metal fabrication tasks as necessary to complete repairs, including cutting, welding and finishing.
• Understand AC and DC motors, VFD drives, and safely troubleshoot circuits of varying voltage (110/120 V, 220 V, 480 V).
• Evaluate equipment condition and react appropriately with follow‑up activities.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in the production process and document action and results.
• Attend all crew, safety and team meetings, lead meetings as necessary.
• Train operators and others in proper operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Participate in Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) autonomous maintenance teams.
• Follow GMPs at all times.

• Follow all safety guidelines and good manufacturing practices.
• Maintain a customer‑service focus and prioritize work demands.
• Be flexible to change work days/hours for occasional departmental vacation coverage.
• Be willing to work all shifts and overtime.
• Manage time under pressure to complete all assigned work.
• Use a PC for communication, parts research, and maintenance system purposes.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, performing intermediate‑level math functions.
• Maintain personal safety while protecting the safety of others whenever possible.
• Demonstrate strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Follow specific maintenance procedures concerning PMs, schedules, and documentation requirements.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent The Krusteaz Company professionally to external contacts.
• Climb ladders and lift/push/pull using proper techniques up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 200 pounds occasionally.
• Work in confined spaces and at elevated heights (up to 60 ft) safely.
• Display a strong sense of customer service while working with internal customers.
• Confront issues by focusing on solutions that satisfy both internal and external customers.

• Training will be on 8‑hour day shift for six months, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• After training, permanent shift of 12‑hour nights, 8:00 PM – 8:30 AM.
• 12‑hour shifts on a 2‑3‑2 schedule, alternating working 3 or 4 days per week.

• Relevant trade or technical school training preferred.
• Two years of industrial manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• Two years of Allen‑Bradley PLC experience preferred.

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