Maintenance Mechanic – Food Manufacturing | $30–$38/hr DOE

Jaspen's Inc.•Monroe, WA

17d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Jaspen’s Inc. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to help keep our production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a critical floor-based role supporting our food manufacturing operations. You’ll be responsible for equipment maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement projects while working closely with the Plant Manager and Owners. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with machinery, and being part of a collaborative production team, this role offers stability, growth, and real impact.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum 3 years mechanical or maintenance experience (food manufacturing preferred)
Experience with preventive maintenance systems and equipment troubleshooting
Ability to read mechanical drawings and maintenance documentation
Familiarity with GMPs, food safety, and sanitation procedures
Comfortable using computers for inventory tracking and maintenance logs
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and safety-focused
Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset
Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing regularly
Lift up to 50 lbs routinely; up to 100 lbs with assistance
Able to work safely around machinery and food allergens (tree nuts, dairy, eggs, sesame)
Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

MIG/TIG welding and metal fabrication skills strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
Ensure all production equipment is ready and safe for daily startup
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues
Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment problems and implement corrective actions
Support production, QA, and leadership teams to meet performance, safety, and quality goals
Train operators on basic troubleshooting, safe equipment handling, and autonomous maintenance
Track parts inventory, equipment BOMs, and maintenance documentation
Perform welding, cutting, and light fabrication (MIG/TIG preferred)
Identify improvement projects that increase reliability, efficiency, and safety
Maintain a clean, organized maintenance shop and follow all GMP, GSP, and safety standards
Communicate maintenance status and priorities with Plant Manager and Owners
Support additional plant needs as assigned