Maintenance Mechanic

J.M. Smucker

Grandview (WA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

2 weeks paid vacation (prorated)

12 paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Annual holiday bonus

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimb.

Bereavement leave

Job summary

J.M. Smucker is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Grandview, WA facility. You will maintain and repair processing equipment, troubleshoot electrical systems and PLCs, and support safety and quality standards on-site.

The role requires 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, welding skills, and ability to work rotating shifts. Benefit from comprehensive health plans, 401(k) with company match, vacation, holidays and other programs designed to support daily operations and long-term

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
3–5 years experience with repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical systems.
Experience with Electrical/Process Control systems.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Basic math and computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Welding and metal fabrication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot electrical systems, control circuits and PLC components.
Perform quality repairs of equipment to minimize downtime.
Identify and fix potential issues to prevent breakdowns.
Install, troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment.
Suggest process improvements to boost efficiencies.
Complete work safely with adherence to policies and regulations.
Operate shop tools safely and maintain clean work areas.
Complete documentation like parts inventory and work orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Math skills

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Forklift license

Aerial lifts license

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Maintenance Technician

Ensure the continuous operation of the production facility by maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing processing equipment and facilities in a safe, reliable, timely and efficient manner.

Location: 100 Forsell Road, Grandview, WA 98930

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, rotating shifts

Compensation Base Rate: $28.68/hr - $35.99/hr

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 2 weeks paid vacation (prorated the first year of employment), 12 paid holidays, paid sick leave, annual holiday bonus.

Additional benefits include:

Company-provided life and AD&D insurances
Company-provided short-and long-term disability
Voluntary Life & Health Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursement
Bereavement leave

In this Role You Will

Troubleshoot electrical systems, control circuits and PLC components.
Safely complete quality repairs of all equipment in facility while minimizing downtime.
Identify and correct potential problems to prevent breakdowns and eliminate losses.
Install, troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment throughout all areas of the plant.
Observe process equipment to suggest changes or modifications on process machinery to help improve efficiencies.
Troubleshoot equipment related problems and train/assist production technicians in accomplishing task.
Complete all work in a safe and quality manner, ensuring policies, regulations and standards are followed.
Understand and follow safety procedures, including use of required personal protective equipment, use of lock-out/tag-out, confined space permits, hot work permits.
Safely operate all shop equipment and power tools.
Complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner including parts inventory, work order logs, etc.
Maintain a clean work area and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices by following all required processes and performing quality inspections.
Perform welding repairs on various types of metal parts and fabricated equipment using different welding processes including T.I.G., M.I.G., oxy-acetylene and arc welding in a safe and quality manner.
Disassemble and repair or rebuild all mechanical machine components such as but not limited to gearboxes, bearings, seals, sprockets, motors, as well as various pumps used in the production processes.
Perform boiler start up, shutdown, blowdown, troubleshooting general maintenance, and chemical checks.
Perform start up and shutdown of ammonia refrigeration system, perform general maintenance and troubleshooting in a safe manner.
Communicate effectively within and between teams and with Leads and Managers.
Participate in Ops Excellence pillar teams and activities.
Complete "Step-Up Card" skill matrices to qualify for Mechanic level/Rate of Pay.
Attend all internal or external seminars and training to keep abreast of improvements, modifications and changes to equipment, procedures and tasks. This includes having a current license to operate forklifts and aerial lifts.

The Right Role for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What We are Looking For

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 3-5 years experience with repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical systems
Experience with Electrical/Process Control systems
Excellent communication skills
Strong organizational, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Math skills - Fluent in basic and applied math skills such as measuring materials and equipment settings for machine adjustments and set-up
Must possess basic computer skills (Outlook email, Excel, Word)
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to qualify as key element owner of a safety system
Ability to work any shift

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role