Packaging Maintenance Mechanic - Moses Lake Production Campus (Moses Lake Facility)

About the role

The Simplot Company, a global food and agriculture business headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to independently and collaboratively perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks. The role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and ensuring maximum efficiency of production and facilities equipment, as well as directing maintenance activities across plant and office facilities.

Responsibilities

• Repair, overhaul, and troubleshoot packaging equipment; replace belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, etc.
• Evaluate equipment performance, make adjustments, and replace parts to ensure uninterrupted vegetable packaging.
• Assist with maintenance of various packaging equipment such as baggers, scales, and case erectors.
• Perform routine and non‑routine checks and preventative maintenance tasks as established by the Packaging Maintenance Manager.
• Follow proper start‑up and shut‑down procedures for packaging equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of related experience and/or training.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.
• Basic electrical repair in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings; write detailed repair reports.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making abilities; capable of diagramming equipment control problems.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Preferred: Experience with 480‑volt power and 24‑ to 120‑volt control voltages; ability to program and troubleshoot Allen Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix series.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move heavy equipment.
• Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places.

Working Environment

• Potential exposure to wet or humid conditions.
• Potential exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• High noise environments.
• Exposure to chemicals used in the process.
• Temperatures as low as –5 °F.

Pay

Rate of Pay: $28.56 – $41.47 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Vacation time (details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement).
• Paid Family Building Leave.
• Education assistance.
• Additional benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com.