Maintenance Mechanic

Darigold is looking for a Operating Engineer / Maintenance Mechanic to join the Rainier Ave. Facility. This position will involve maintaining operational status of production equipment, utility systems, and infrastructure, working in conjunction with other members of the Engineering Team.

$2,000 Sign on Bonus

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

• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and controls systems.
• Minimum of 3-5 years 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 are required for 100% of pay scale. On the job training and flexibility for outside education needs are provided. Applicants must obtain licenses within 30 months of hire.
• Flexibility for working different shifts. Jobs (shifts) are awarded based upon qualification and seniority.

• Engineering or maintenance experience working in food manufacturing (dairy is excellent).
• Industry specific working knowledge of: plate and frame heat exchangers, homogenizers, separators, filling equipment, blowmolds, case packers, stackers, table top conveyors, palletizers, boilers & ammonia refrigeration.
• Existing City of Seattle Grade 3 Boiler Operator & Refrigeration Licenses.

We understand that as an employee, the benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Compensation range: $44.18 based on contract brackets.
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affinitative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard torace, 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.

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish

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