Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician

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.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for:

• Executing preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and work orders to ensure equipment reliability and production uptime.
• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on plant machinery.
• Diagnosing technical issues and performing root-cause analysis to minimize recurring downtime.
• Documenting all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately within the digital work order system.
• Supporting the installation, modification, and startup of new production equipment.
• Adhering strictly to all company safety, food safety (SQF/HACCP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Assisting with departmental project work and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Communicating equipment status, repair needs, and operational concerns clearly with production, maintenance, quality assurance, and leadership teams.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a maintenance role or a similar industrial or 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.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to follow technical manuals, standard operating procedures, and safety protocols with high attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems used in an industrial environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues, identify root causes, and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
• Ability to document maintenance work, parts usage, and equipment status accurately and on time.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with production and support departments.
• Commitment to workplace safety, food safety, sanitation, GMPs, HACCP requirements, and regulatory compliance.

Physical & Environmental Requirements include:

• Standing and walking on concrete or production flooring for the majority of an 8-hour shift, plus any required overtime.
• Using hands and arms extensively while operating tools, handling parts, and completing equipment repairs.
• Frequently bending, reaching, twisting, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and working in confined or elevated areas as required.
• Lifting, carrying, and moving tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with team assistance as needed.
• Working in production and facility environments that may include hot, cold, refrigerated, wet, humid, noisy, or dusty conditions.
• Wearing and maintaining required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safely working around moving equipment, electrical systems, and production machinery.

Benefits include:

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.