Maintenance Engineer

Darigold - Lynden, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lynden, WA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

Darigold is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Mechanic to be a part of Darigold's Lynden Plant. The Maintenance Mechanic must possess the desire and ability to maintain and repair all plant equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic's role is to ensure successful maintenance and repair of plant machinery and supporting special projects within the plant. This role is represented by a bargaining agreement, which will require union membership.

Requirements

• Experience maintaining boilers, air compressors, condensers, glycol systems, cooling towers, and wastewater
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical motors and controls (VFD experience a must)
• Experience troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems - Fans, conveyors, gearboxes, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting fluid process equipment including pumps, valves, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics and equipment manuals
• Able to lift 50 lbs. routinely / frequently and be able to sit, stand or climb or walk for 12 hrs
• Understanding and experience of preventive maintenance. Experience with CMMS programs preferred
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and maintain equipment and records
• Strong team/verbal/written skills are required. Demonstrated ability to be a Team Player
• Must be available to work any shift including nights, weekends, holidays.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with MS Office suite and applications, ability to utilize electronic communication effectively
• 3-5 years of manufacturing maintenance, millwright, or other closely related experience
• 3+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance, OR instrumentation certification
• Experience troubleshooting: PLC's, controls instrumentation and panel arc flash rating level PPE requirements
• Formal education in a related field

Benefits

• Health and Welfare plans
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Community giving through matching donations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hourly Compensation is $30.14/hr based on contract brackets
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)