Maintenance Mechanic - Whey Plant

Darigold Careers • Sunnyside, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Darigold is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Mechanic for its Sunnyside whey plant team. The role maintains and repairs plant machinery and equipment and assists with special projects, including fabrication and sanitary welding. The mechanic must be available to work any shift, including nights and weekends.

Requirements

• Proven sanitary welding experience.
• Proven stainless steel fabrication and welding skills.
• Experience maintaining and repairing rotating machinery.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical motors and controls.
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and boilers.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to interpret P&ID, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Understanding and experience with preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and maintain equipment and records.
• Understanding and working knowledge of CMMS systems and work orders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as a strong team player.
• Must be available to work any shift, including nights and weekends.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing maintenance or related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Formal education in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant equipment and machinery.
• Assist with special projects, including fabrication and sanitary welding.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, rotating machinery, electrical motors and controls, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Work with ammonia refrigeration systems and boilers.
• Interpret P&ID, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Perform preventive maintenance and plan, organize, and maintain equipment and records.
• Use CMMS systems and work orders.
• Manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• 401(k) with competitive employer matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible (hybrid) working arrangement.
• Community giving through matching donations.
• Access to dairy products and participation in the employee butter purchase program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed