MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Darigold : Job Details

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.

This is an overnight shift after training.

What you will do:

* Experience maintaining boilers, air compressors, condensers, glycolsystems, 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.

Physical Requirements

Physical Req - Sit

Seldom - 1-10% / 0-1 hour

Physical Req - Stand/Walk

Constant 67%-100% / 6+ hours

Physical Req - Climb Ladder

Occasional - 11%-33% / 1-3 hours

Physical Req - Climb Stairs

Frequent - 24%-66% / 3-6 hours

Physical Req - Twist

Occasional - 11%-33% / 1-3 hours

Physical Req - Bend/Stoop

Occasional - 11%-33% / 1-3 hours

Physical Req - Squat/Kneel

Occasional - 11%-33% / 1-3 hours

Physical Req - Crawl

Seldom - 1-10% / 0-1 hour

Physical Req - Reach

Occasional - 11%-33% / 1-3 hours

Physical Req - Work above shoulders

Occasional - 11%-33% / 1-3 hours

Physical Req - Keyboard

Seldom - 1-10% / 0-1 hour

Physical Req - Wrist

Frequent - 24%-66% / 3-6 hours

Physical Req - Grasp

Frequent - 24%-66% / 3-6 hours

Physical Req - Operate foot controls

Seldom - 1-10% / 0-1 hour

Physical Req - Vibratory task

Never - 0%

Physical Req - Lift

Occasional - 11%-33% / 1-3 hours

Lift Weight

65 lbs

Physical Req - Carry

Seldom - 1-10% / 0-1 hour

Carry Weight

25 lbs

Physical Req - Push/Pull

Occasional - 11%-33% / 1-3 hours

Push/Pull Weight

50 lbs

What you will need:

* 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

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Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package - that includes:

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Hourly Union Specific contract per location:

* 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)

* Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Note:

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.