Maintenance Apprentice

NewCold; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCold in Tacoma seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks that keep our warehouse operations running safely and efficiently. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, service conveyors, stacker cranes, ammonia refrigeration units, PLCs, and other plant systems, while adhering to Health & Safety standards.

This role is safety sensitive and requires flexibility to cover nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical/electrical issues in manufacturing or production equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain systems including conveyors, stacker cranes, ammonia refrigeration units, and PLCs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues; provide timely solutions.
• Document maintenance activities and resolutions in CMMS.
• Follow safety protocols per OSHA, FSDA, and internal policies.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

Conveyors

Stacker cranes

PLCs

Ammonia refrigeration units

Pallet-handling equipment

Fire protection systems

Dock doors

Job description

Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks to support the smooth and efficient operation of our warehouse facility. This role requires a strong commitment to maintaining a safe and professional work environment, in alignment with company values and Health & Safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues in manufacturing or production equipment. Key responsibilities include maintaining and repairing essential plant systems such as conveyors, stacker cranes, ammonia refrigeration units, oxygen reduction systems, pallet handling equipment, fire protection systems, automatic loading/unloading carriers, and dock doors and levelers, among other mechanical systems.

Safety Requirements

This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Wage

starting rate $27.25 - $35.55

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and timely repairs on equipment to ensure minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Maintain a wide range of systems in accordance with supplier and manufacturer guidelines, including conveyors, stacker cranes, ammonia refrigeration units (evaporators and condensers), fire protection systems, freezer doors, pallet-handling equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), dock doors, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system issues to restore functionality efficiently.
• Respond promptly to maintenance calls and work orders, providing support to operations with a solutions-focused mindset and a willingness to share knowledge.
• Set up and operate a variety of machine tools (e.g., milling machines, grinders, drills) to fabricate or repair components as needed.
• Operate cutting torches and welding equipment to perform fabrication or structural repairs.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with all elements of the Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
• Report and document maintenance activities, issues, and resolutions through computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Follow standardized work instructions and ensure all tasks are completed accurately and to company standards.
• Ensure all actions adhere to OSHA, FSDA, and internal safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Work a flexible schedule as required, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to support business operations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a \"Safety First\" culture by modeling safe behaviors and practices.