Maintenance Technician

Alphia; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia in Woodland, WA, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician responsible for ensuring the efficient functioning of production equipment. In this hands-on role, you will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair equipment while adhering to food safety and quality standards.

If you have a strong mechanical aptitude and enjoy working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, this position offers an opportunity to further develop your skills and contribute to our success.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and safety-focused.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Experience with hand and power tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and implement repairs.
• Support compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Basic fabrication skills

Tools

Forklift

Welders

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician! Are you mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and enjoy working hands‑on with equipment? We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to help keep our production equipment running efficiently and safely in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment, supporting production operations, and ensuring our facility meets high standards for safety, quality, and reliability. If you take pride in problem‑solving and keeping things running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to grow your skills and make an impact.

Objective Of The Position

Service and maintain equipment to support manufacturing operations while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and operational standards.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, and inspecting chains, belts, and conveying systems
• Inspect and maintain bearings, fluid levels, chain/belt tension, sprockets, gears, pins, and guards
• Evaluate condition of brackets, rollers, welds, and structural components
• Maintain working knowledge of plant operations, including unloading, processing, and packaging systems
• Use hand tools and power tools to perform maintenance and repair work
• Perform basic fabrication using welders, torches, and related tools
• Safely handle and dispense maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation chemicals
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic operational repairs
• Operate forklift or pallet jack (as trained)
• Follow all work instructions, SOPs, and maintenance procedures
• Support production and other departments as directed by leadership
• Maintain flexibility to work day or night shifts and adjust schedule as needed to support business demands

Food Quality

• Monitor equipment to ensure proper operation and minimize production defects
• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks
• Report quality concerns or equipment‑related issues to FS/QA or leadership

Food Safety

• Follow all company cGMP requirements
• Perform and support HIP (High‑Pressure or related) operations as required
• Follow sanitation procedures during and after maintenance activities
• Report any food safety concerns immediately

Occupational Safety

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout requirements
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or risks to leadership

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly. Position requires lifting, bending, crawling, kneeling, standing for extended periods, reaching, frequent walking, climbing ladders, and working in hot and/or dusty environments.

Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance Manager

Substitute: Additional trained mechanics

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.