Maintenance Mechanic - Moses Lake Production Campus

Simplot Company; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

10 Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Details available in Collective Bargai

Paid Family Building Leave

Education Assistance

Benefits details available at simplotb

Job summary

Simplot Company in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance across plant equipment and facilities. You will troubleshoot issues, repair production equipment, and help maximize uptime while coordinating with other plant staff.

The role requires reading drawings, diagnosing mechanical problems, and implementing safe, effective repairs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 3+ years of related experience;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings.
• Ability to analyze and make decisions.
• Ability to diagram equipment control problems.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventative, predictive and routine maintenance on plant equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoots equipment failures and repairs production and facility systems.
• Ensures safe operation and compliance with industry standards and codes.
• Coordinates with maintenance team and plant personnel to schedule and execute work.

Skills

Verbal and written English

Reading drawings

Analytical decision making

Maintenance troubleshooting

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen Bradley SLC500

MicroLogix

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Maintenance Mechanic - Moses Lake Production Campus

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Mechanic works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventative, predictive and routine maintenance tasks. This role includes troubleshooting issues, repairing failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensuring maximum equipment efficiency and effectiveness. This person provides direction for effective execution of maintenance activity on all machinery and equipment throughout the plant and office facilities. The Maintenance Mechanic is also responsible for the optimum utilization of available resources such as manpower, equipment, time, etc. This person must be responsible for decisions, actions and failures; must establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results. In addition, the maintenance mechanic must partner with others to get work done and work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures alertness and constant awareness of the safe operation of moving equipment and other potential safety hazards in a production plant.
• Ensures necessary level of communication is maintained with the appropriate personnel.
• Ensures the efficient operation of all equipment on the premises by using preventative maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ensures all equipment overhauls, repairs, installations or modifications are completed in a timely manner and comply with industry standards and codes as related to safety and quality.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

3+ years related experience and/or training

Other Information

Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics; Basic electrical repair in an industrial/manufacturing environment; Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports; Ability to analyze and make decisions; Ability to diagram equipment control problems; Strong verbal and written English communication skills; Good organizational and planning skills.

Preferred: Experience with 480-volt power and 24 control voltages to 120 volt electrical troubleshooting; Program and trouble shoot Allen Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix series. Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory, and represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements: Lift and move heavy equipment; Climb ladders and work in high, precarious places.

Working Environment: May be exposed to wet or humid conditions; May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions; May be exposed to high noise environments; May be exposed to chemicals used in the process; Could be in temperatures of -5 degrees.

Country: United States

Rate of Pay: $28.56 - $41.47/hr depending on experience
Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• 401(k) savings plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Education Assistance
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.