Maintenance Technician

Application Deadline: 20 October 2027

Department: Seed Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Moses Lake, WA

Reporting To: Plant Manager - Bulk & Seed

Compensation: $24.46 - $33.00 / hour

Description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Supports installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of facility equipment, including but not limited to packaging machinery, printing equipment, powered industrial equipment, HVAC, and fire systems.
• Evaluates systems or facilities to determine maintenance and repairs of 480V 3-phase electrical control circuits, motor control circuits, device control circuits, and PLC control systems.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a fleet of lift trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Applies expertise in packaging/electronic systems and fleet equipment to maximize utilization.
• Installs machinery and equipment, including but not limited to the ability to read blueprints, welding, sheet metal fabrication, and pipe fitting.
• Performs preventative maintenance as required on all systems and equipment.
• Maintains records to ensure accountability of time, parts, and repairs to meet regulatory compliance.
• Ensures maintenance and repairs are completed correctly and on time.
• Complies with manufacturing Practices (GMP) and BRC procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required BRC forms.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

WHAT WE NEED

• High School Diploma or GED
• Driver's license in good standing
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including mechanical, electrical, and PLC, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• Strong electrical and mechanical experience, preferably in a food processing environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel, whether individually or in a team environment.
• Must be able to effectively manage time by organizing and planning work
• Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Forklift Certification 
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Strong attention to detail 

EXTRAS