Maintenance Mechanic

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Grandview, WA

1d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair processing equipment and facilities to ensure continuous production facility operation in a safe, reliable, timely, and efficient manner. This is a 100% on-site role at 100 Forsell Road, Grandview, WA 98930, with rotating shifts and a base rate of $28.68–$35.99 per hour. The role works across production and facility equipment, including electrical systems, process controls, PLC components, mechanical machinery, boilers, and ammonia refrigeration systems. It includes welding and fabrication repairs, equipment inspections and preventive problem identification, documentation, safety compliance, and collaboration with production teams. The employee also participates in operational excellence activities and completes training and skill matrices to qualify for mechanic levels and pay rates.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of experience repairing and maintaining industrial mechanical systems.
Experience with electrical and process control systems.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Fluent basic and applied math skills, including measuring materials and equipment settings for machine adjustments and setup.
Basic computer skills, including Outlook email, Excel, and Word.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to qualify as a key element owner of a safety system.
Ability to work any shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous food processing or manufacturing experience.
Ability to read drawings and diagrams.
Welding and metal fabrication skills.
Knowledge of maintenance-related safety regulations and procedures.
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices as they relate to maintenance.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot electrical systems, control circuits, and PLC components.
Complete safe, quality repairs of facility equipment while minimizing downtime.
Identify and correct potential problems to prevent breakdowns and eliminate losses.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair production and facility equipment throughout the plant.
Observe process equipment and suggest machinery changes or modifications to improve efficiency.
Troubleshoot equipment problems and train or assist production technicians.
Follow safety policies, regulations, standards, and required procedures, including PPE use, lockout/tagout, confined-space permits, and hot-work permits.
Safely operate shop equipment and power tools.
Complete documentation accurately and promptly, including parts inventory and work-order logs.
Maintain a clean work area, follow Good Manufacturing Practices, and perform quality inspections.
Perform welding repairs on metal parts and fabricated equipment using TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene, and arc welding.
Disassemble, repair, or rebuild mechanical machine components, including gearboxes, bearings, seals, sprockets, motors, and production pumps.
Perform boiler startup, shutdown, blowdown, troubleshooting, general maintenance, and chemical checks.
Start up and shut down the ammonia refrigeration system and perform general maintenance and troubleshooting safely.
Communicate effectively within and between teams and with Leads and Managers.
Participate in Operations Excellence pillar teams and activities.
Complete Step-Up Card skill matrices to qualify for mechanic level and rate of pay.
Attend internal or external seminars and training to stay current on equipment, procedure, and task changes.
Maintain a current license to operate forklifts and aerial lifts.