Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Universal Corporation • Grandview, WA

4d • $27 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Universal Ingredients is a global supplier of high-quality, plant-based specialty ingredients for human and pet consumption. With thousands of products and global sourcing capabilities, we provide customized, value-added solutions – including fruit and vegetable juices and concentrates, dehydrated ingredients, botanical extracts, flavors, and beverage systems – for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide.

Our advanced production capabilities, including aseptic beverage processing and flexible packaging solutions, enable safe, shelf-stable products with no preservatives. At the heart of our innovation is our Application Capabilities Lab, where food science experts collaborate with customers to develop market-ready solutions through product development, flavor analysis, sensory testing, and commercialization support.

Driven by innovation, sustainability, and partnership, Universal Ingredients helps customers stay ahead of evolving consumer preferences while delivering consistent quality, functionality, and performance across global markets.

Requirements

• Shop Experience (welding, mig/tig sanitary, fabrication layout and design)
• Strong general mechanical skills with the ability to troubleshoot.
• Knowledge processing equipment and the entire process and flow of plant operations
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and their operation, ability to troubleshoot, operate and repair
• Knowledge of boilers and their operation, ability to troubleshoot, operate and repair
• Knowledge of water softeners, testing practices and their operation
• Able to read and interpret blueprints & schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical & controls
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatics & hydraulics
• Ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure proper communication with the plant and management personnel.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with a CMMS is a plus

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment problems with a focus on bringing the plant back to operational status as quickly and safely as possible.
• Maintain, repair or replace equipment such as pumps, seals, gear boxes, chains, bearings, conveyors, augers etc.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions or breakdowns with mechanical, electrical & electrical controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to prioritize and coordinate work orders.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform root cause analysis and diagnose equipment to identify malfunctions and opportunities for process improvements and recommendations to enhance equipment performance.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Maintain plant safety, housekeeping standards, and quality checks within the manufacturing environment, and keep the shop and all major maintenance areas neat and safe.
• Follow lock out/Tag out practices and policy’s.
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with special projects.
• Work closely with production to report on machine break and estimate repair time.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repair on various equipment and building maintenance.
• Safely operate forklift and lifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive benefit package
• Annual wage review based on individual performance.
• Company sponsored bonus package dependent upon individual & company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED