Equipment Maintenance Technician

Charlie's Produce - Who We Are

Charlie's Produce is a privately owned wholesale produce company. We are the largest privately owned produce wholesaler on the West Coast, and we are growing. The secret to our success in this industry is PEOPLE! We strive to hire the best and we reward them with a working environment that fosters loyalty, stability, innovation, and growth. Charlie's was founded in quality, and we are proud that it is still our focus.

With a team of dedicated people who are passionate about food, supply chain, and their community we are looking for like minded individuals to help further our goal to enhance our communities through quality produce.

What we offer:

An amazing company culture!
• Medical/Dental/Vision on the first of the month following hire.
• ESOP (Profit Sharing) and 401(k).
• Paid vacations, paid holidays.
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, and onsite parking.

• Coverage under State Sick Leave.
• 100% Prepaid College Tuition for employees and their dependents.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Additional Compensation Details:

• $25.00 per hour Dependent on Experience and Location of Role
• Potential 90-day performance-based raise
• Yearly review with possibility of increase based on performance and tenure

The Role

As a member of our team, the Equipment Maintenance Technician performs a variety of general facility equipment maintenance in a production plant commercial properties in the greater Seattle area. The equipment technician is responsible to maintain, repair, disassemble and troubleshoot on a variety of equipment.

The qualified candidate must have good communication skills, and mechanical aptitude. Team work is a priority and apprentice installers must be willing to work with and assist co-workers as needed. All employees must be able to pass our background check, drug-screen, and DMV driving record check.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Thorough knowledge of electrical or electronic principles, wiring specification codes, properties of various materials, principles of operation and application of electrical or electronic equipment such as switches, control boards, generators, circuit breakers, electronic inspection units, etc.
• Use power tools to aid in installation of equipment and ducting.
• Positive, learning attitude

• Will be given specific work direction and expected to complete task in an efficient, safe manner
• Work from elevated surfaces such aerial lifts and climb ladders
• Maintain organized work environment
• Uses appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as prescribed by company program(s) or procedure(s)
• Provides feedback on developing safety initiatives and plans to eliminate exposures that could cause accidents.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Become familiar with current Mechanical & Electrical Codes and apply practical job performance
• Participating in continuing education training to career growth model
• Assist in maintaining assigned company vehicles and equipment

Required Skills and Experience

• Any previous experience with mechanical maintenance and repair.
• Ability to work OT as requested by management to complete special projects
• Ability to lift up to 75bs frequently
• Ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to work in the outdoor elements as the job needs arise

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Any working knowledge in electrical maintenance and repair.
• Basic experience with electrical circuitry and machinery

Supplemental Information:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Charlie's Produce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.