Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing production and facility equipment to ensure maximum uptime. This role executes mechanical and electrical repairs while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Execute preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and work orders to ensure equipment reliability and production uptime.

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on plant machinery.

Diagnose technical issues and perform root-cause analysis to minimize recurring downtime.

Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately within the digital work order system.

Support the installation, modification, and startup of new production equipment.

Adhere strictly to all company safety, food safety (SQF/HACCP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Assist with departmental project work and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.

Base Wage Scale: $26.52 to $27.10 per hour.

Benefits Summary: At Greenleaf Foods, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our frontline team members. Hired employees are eligible on the first of the month following hire for Kaiser medical and prescription coverage, Guardian dental PPO (with an annual $1,500 maximum), Guardian vision, and company-paid life insurance. We also provide a 100% company match on your first 4% of 401(k) contributions, free 24/7 mental health counseling through ComPsych and Inkblot, and exclusive lifestyle discounts via BenefitHub. Frontline employees receive 10 paid corporate holidays alongside a frontloaded bank of 80 hours of total paid time off (PTO) per year, with usage eligibility beginning after 90 days of continuous employment. As this position is located in Washington State, hourly employees accrue paid sick time at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked under Washington Paid Sick Leave, which is tracked as a protected subset of your total 80-hour PTO bank.

Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a maintenance role or a similar industrial/technical field.

Technical trade school certification or equivalent maintenance experience is preferred.

Experience working in a food production or manufacturing environment is considered a strong plus.

Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

Ability to follow technical manuals, SOPs, and safety protocols with high attention to detail.

AI will not be used in any part of the recruitment process (screening, assessment, or selection). We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship or immigration status, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability (subject to food safety and regulatory restrictions within manufacturing zones). In compliance with the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC 14.04), authorization to work will also be evaluated without regard to caste, political ideology, de facto parental status, or an individual's status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.