Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Utz Brands, Inc.; Algona (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Long Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 1:

Six Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Algona, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician on 3rd shift. You will independently install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical production and facility equipment.

Key tasks include repairing PLC-controlled systems, preparing preventive maintenance, and reading schematics. Ideal candidate has 5–7 years manufacturing experience, strong electrical and welding capabilities, and a focus on safety and food quality.

Qualifications

• General mechanical skills and manufacturing experience.
• Electrical concepts including blueprints, schematics and wiring.
• Plumbing concepts for water, gas, and drainage systems.
• Welding: ARC and oxy-acetylene techniques.
• Machining and lathe operation basics.
• PLC knowledge for troubleshooting and repair.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs manufacturing equipment (motor controls, DC/AC drives and controls, frying and baking equipment, sheeters, extruders, temperature instrumentation, burner systems and controls, packaging machines, electronic scales, programmable logic controllers).
• Repairs facility equipment types (lift trucks, pumps, fans, air compressors, hydraulic equipment, HVAC).
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment.
• Prepares, coordinates, and implements preventive maintenance.
• Completes installation and repair work from schematics and drawings.
• Capable of minor electrical installations.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for the position.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Electrical blueprint reading

Plumbing & drainage systems

Welding (ARC, Oxyacetylene)

Machining & Lathe

PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Safety & lock-out/tag-out

Hand & power tools

Procurement & inventory

Tools

General tools

Job description

Are you seeking a rewarding and respectful career; backed by a team of manufacturing professionals with a shared goal to help you succeed? If so, it's time to consider a career with Utz Quality Foods!

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to work from our manufacturing facility in Algona, WA on 3rd Shift. The Maintenance Tech is responsible to work independently installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining, all mechanical and electrical components of production and facility equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs manufacturing equipment (motor controls, DC/AC drives and controls, frying and baking equipment, sheeters, extruders, temperature instrumentation, burner systems and controls, packaging machines, electronic scales, programmable logic controllers), etc.
• Responsible for repairing various facility equipment types (lift trucks, pumps, fans, air compressors, hydraulic equipment, HVAC), etc.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment.
• Prepares, coordinates, and implements preventive maintenance.
• Completes installation and repair work from schematics and drawings.
• Capable of minor electrical installations.
• Responsible for quality and food safety tasks for their position.

Requirements

• General mechanical skills consistent with 5 - 7 years experience in a manufacturing environment (food manufacturing a plus).
• Advanced knowledge/training/certification in the following areas:
• General electrical including blueprint reading and schematics
• General plumbing involving installing, maintaining and repairing water, gas, and drainage systems
• General Welding including ARC, Oxyacetylene, torch
• Machining and Lathe operations
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Knowledge of safe operating practices involved in the use of power tools, lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
• Experience with general category tools (hammers, pliers, grease guns, etc.).
• Knowledge of parts procurement and inventory processes to ensure uninterrupted operation of equipment and critical part replenishment.

Starting payrate:

$32.27/hour + $1.00 per hour for 3rd Shift differential.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, additional life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with match
• Six Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and FLEX PTO on an accrual rate)
• Paid Sick Leave in accordance with WA state law

Our Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.