Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

About the role

Darigold is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Mechanic/Operating Engineer to join the team at our Issaquah Plant. This position involves maintaining operational status of production equipment, utility systems and infrastructure, working in conjunction with other members of the Engineering Team. The plant operates 24/7, 365 days a year, requiring availability to work flexible shift schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdown events to restore functionality.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Track work performed including booked hours and parts used.
• Aid with in-house project work.
• Complete non-maintenance related work requests.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and controls systems.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting.
• Basic computer use proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, CMMS systems, etc.).
• The ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs and comply with company mandated personal protective equipment.
• City of Seattle Grade 3 Boiler Operator & Refrigeration License is required for 100% of scale. On the job training and flexibility for outside educational needs are provided. Applicants must obtain licenses within 30 months of hire.
• Flexibility for working different shifts. Job shifts are awarded based upon qualification and seniority.
• Engineering or maintenance experience working in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Dairy experience is ideal.
• Industry specific working knowledge of plate and frame heat exchangers, homogenizers, separators, filling equipment, case packers, stackers, tabletop conveyors, palletizers, boilers & ammonia refrigeration is a plus.
• Existing City of Seattle Grade 3 Boiler Operator & Refrigeration Licenses is a plus.

Qualifications

Applicants must successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S.

Skills

• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and controls systems.
• Basic computer use proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, CMMS systems, etc.).
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs and comply with company mandated personal protective equipment.
• Flexibility for working different shifts.
• Industry specific working knowledge of plate and frame heat exchangers, homogenizers, separators, filling equipment, case packers, stackers, tabletop conveyors, palletizers, boilers & ammonia refrigeration.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays.
• Pension contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable).

Pay

Pay rate starts at $37.74/hour.

Schedule

Job shifts are awarded based upon qualification and seniority.

Additional Information

Specific contract per location and role will be provided upon request.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.