Production Maintenance Technician

About Sun Opta

Sun Opta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and food service providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, Sun Opta fuels customers' growth with high‑quality, sustainability‑forward solutions distributed through retail, club, food service, and e‑commerce channels across North America.

The Production Maintenance Mechanic I role is available for a qualified individual with proven maintenance skills.

• Efficient preventative maintenance and repair of food manufacturing and packaging equipment, including Aseptic Fillers, Cappers, Packer and/or High Temperature Processing (HTP) equipment.
• Execute preventative, corrective and breakdown work orders under the direction of a Level II or III, Lead or Supervisor.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

• Perform planned, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on specified equipment.
• Read and understand Maintenance Manuals for proper repair and care.
• Support senior mechanics in complex repairs or services.
• Protect company assets by preventing conditions that abuse equipment or buildings.
• Use general computer skills.
• Enter time, parts, and follow up into CMMS System.
• Remain current on all Alchemy, Food Safety and Package Integrity Training as directed.
• Use hand and power tools skillfully.
• Execute the preventive maintenance program as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Wear PPE and adhere to all Food Safety requirements.
• Adhere strictly to all Safety requirements and maintain safety training records.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Ensure safety in the workplace by eliminating unsafe conditions.
• Communicate (oral and written) within the maintenance team to ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Technical ability – general understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Methodological approach to problem solving.
• Record >80% of labor into CMMS System.
• Eagerness to learn Aseptic Filling Principles.
• Enter daily activities into CMMS System, generate work orders and execute work assigned in a timely manner.
• Approach others in a tactful manner, treat others with respect, and follow through on commitments.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; seek ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work for quality.
• Willingness to learn CMMS process.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment and manage competing demands.
• Follow instructions, respond to management direction, and take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours when necessary.
• Volunteer readily; undertake self‑development activities; seek increased responsibilities; offer help when needed.
• Display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work.

• None.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a food production or manufacturing environment.

• Associate degree in industrial maintenance and/or job‑related vocational/technical degree.
• Experience with PLCs, robotics, and/or electrical troubleshooting.

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Computer skills: proficiency in Excel, CMMS, and other data reporting systems.
• Forklift Certification within 90 days of job entry.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Family leave
• Paid maternity leave
• 401(k) with Match
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Short‑term and Long‑term Disability insurance

• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Location:
  
  This role is at our plant in Omak, WA.
• Pay Rate:
  Pay starts at $31.75/hour.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED