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Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice · 1 week ago

Maintenance Controls Technician

Preston, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$42/hr - $49/hr

3+ years exp

Talking Rain Beverage Company is a creator of better-for-you beverages, including Sparkling Ice. The Maintenance Controls Technician will be responsible for managing the plant's electrical needs, programming electronic components, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

CommunitiesFood and Beverage

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Program electronic components such as computers, VFDs, PLCs, and other modules

Manage the plant’s electrical needs, including installation of new equipment, as well as maintenance, repair, and rebuild of existing machinery

Troubleshoot and track progress on open work orders, ensuring timely resolution of issues, escalating to plant partners as necessary

Solicit and evaluate bids for special projects

Coordinate, supervise, evaluate and assign work to subcontractors

Conduct scheduled audits of all electrical systems in the plant and develop action plans to maintain compliance with current NEC, which may necessitate the interaction with government agencies as well as other inspection groups

Install and repair electrical panels, motors, starters, and other electrical components

Maintain a safe, sanitary environment

Serve on cross-functional committees and task forces, assisting in the training of new plant team members

Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices regulations

Inform direct and indirect supervision of any critical matters immediately

Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, notifying immediate supervisor of any food safety and/or quality issues

Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

PLCsElectrical systemsMicrosoft OfficeProcess controlTeam collaborationProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent experience

Minimum of three (3) years of maintenance experience in PLCs or a certificate of training in process control and automation, with a focus in PLCs

High comfort level reading electrical and mechanical diagrams

Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite

Benefits

Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!

FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.

Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.

Relocation Available (when available)

Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.

401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.

Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.

+ Rain Makers may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.

Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!

Vehicle Program –

+ Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate

+ Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!

+ Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.

Company

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice

Glassdoor4.2

Progressive and sustainable, we're always looking at what's next.

Founded in 1987

Preston, Washington, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.talkingrain.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

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2024 (3)

2023 (6)

2022 (3)

2021 (3)

2020 (2)