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Starbucks

Runs coffeehouses and licenses its coffee brand

Senior Maintenance Mechanic - Manufacturing

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Kent, WA, USA
In PersonOn-site in Kent, Washington; first shift, Sunday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • Seven years of experience in an automated manufacturing or distribution environment.
  • Seven years of general industrial maintenance experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Seven years of proficiency in standard maintenance skills and practices.
  • Five years of experience repairing and maintaining high-speed packaging equipment.
  • Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards, including Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR 117) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), with experience in BRC or SQF certification schemes.
  • Ability to work varying shifts, including nights or weekends, to support business needs.
  • Ability to communicate technical and operational issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical plant equipment.
  • Ability to understand mechanical and technical equipment manuals.
  • Ability to work in elevated areas, including ladders, roofs, and overhead lights.
  • Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Proficiency in welding, plumbing, electrical work, machining, and troubleshooting.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in safety procedures.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize workload.
  • For Soluble locations only, required boiler and refrigeration certification.
  • Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for maintenance work order management.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and support the maintenance team, acting as stand-in supervisor as needed while maintaining hands-on involvement.
  • Support all aspects of the maintenance department as needed, including general building and grounds maintenance.
  • Coach and mentor maintenance mechanics and technicians to support their development and understanding of current and new technology.
  • Serve as a training mentor, assess training needs of maintenance mechanics and technicians, and provide feedback to their supervisor.
  • Provide subject matter expertise for maintenance of plant equipment and processes.
  • Use vendor resources for troubleshooting and learning opportunities.
  • Assist with installing new equipment, including preparing training materials and spare-part lists, creating preventive maintenance plans, and validating documentation such as drawings, schematics, parts lists, and work orders.
  • Assign and prioritize maintenance work orders and preventive maintenance.
  • Maintain plant equipment at optimum operating levels by performing short-term repairs and long-term improvements.
  • Follow established safety guidelines, programs, and procedures, and actively work to prevent safety incidents.
  • Support food safety, legality, and quality programs.
  • Maintain product quality by adhering to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications, and quality procedures; monitor and document quality measures using analytical tools.
  • Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and company mission and values.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

About the company

Starbucks runs coffeehouses around the world that serve espresso drinks, brewed coffee, tea, and food, and it roasts the arabica coffee its stores sell. It grew from a single Seattle shop selling beans into the world's largest coffeehouse chain, and it helped make Italian-style espresso drinks such as lattes an everyday habit in the United States. Customers order at the counter, at drive-throughs, or ahead through the Starbucks app, whose rewards program trades points for free drinks and food. The company earns money from cafés it operates itself and from fees paid by licensed stores in places such as airports and grocery stores. Starbucks was founded in 1971 and is based in Seattle.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1971

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What believers are saying

  • Customers are coming back: North American store transactions rose 4.5% in the quarter ended June 2026.
  • Baristas get more help: the Green Apron service model added over $500 million in extra store staffing hours.
  • Momentum lifted the outlook: in July 2026, Starbucks raised its yearly comparable sales growth forecast to slightly above 6%.

What critics are saying

  • Corporate jobs keep shrinking: Starbucks cut 300 U.S. support roles and closed Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas offices in May 2026.
  • Union talks drag on: about 600 unionized cafés still lacked a first contract as of March 2026.
  • Extra staffing squeezes profit: operating margins fell nearly by half after the turnaround began in late 2024.

What makes Starbucks unique

  • Starbucks breeds its own coffee trees: its Costa Rica research farm developed rust-resistant varieties it gives farmers free.
  • Grocery sales are prepaid: Nestlé paid Starbucks about $7 billion upfront for rights to sell its packaged coffee worldwide.
  • Starbucks licenses rather than runs China: Boyu Capital's joint venture operates its 7,991 Chinese cafés under Starbucks' brand.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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