Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

utzexternalcareer1; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Dis

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 6

Six Paid Holidays per calendar year

Paid Time Off (Vacation and FLEX PTO)

Paid Sick Leave WA

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Algona, WA, 3rd shift, seeks a Maintenance Technician responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining mechanical and electrical production equipment. The role requires PLCs, electrical/plumbing/welding skills, preventive maintenance, and adherence to food safety standards.

The candidate should have 5–7 years in manufacturing, be able to read schematics, operate safely, and lift up to 100 lbs. Starting pay is $32.27/hour with $1.00 shift differential.

Qualifications

• 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 with power tools and food safety.
• Experience with general category tools (hammers, pliers, grease guns).
• Knowledge of parts procurement and inventory processes.

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, PLCs).
• Repairs facility equipment types (lift trucks, pumps, fans, air compressors, hydraulic equipment, HVAC).
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment.
• Prepare, coordinate, and implement preventive maintenance.
• Complete installation and repair work from schematics and drawings.
• Capable of minor electrical installations.
• Maintain quality and food safety tasks.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Welding

Machining

Lathe

PLC

Troubleshooting

Lock-out/tag-out

General tools

Inventory

Tools

PLC

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 aMaintenance Technicianto work from our manufacturing facility inAlgona, 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.
• EngagingChat 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 toexplore 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.

• Requires knowledge and skills in electrical, mechanical, and electronic applications acquired through 3-5 years of experience.
• Able to read and work from blueprints, drawings, work orders and electrical schematics.
• Requires the ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of equipment quickly and independently.
• Requires working at excessive heights.
• Required to wear non-slip shoes and appropriate personal protective equipment. Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 100 lbs.
• Must be team oriented.
• Strong commitment to company values.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records.
• Report equipment conditions to Maintenance Supervisor.
• Assist to complete production by working in the line as instructed by Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain inventories of tools and supplies.
• Maintain shop area clean and organized.
• Perform any other duties as required by Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain complete plant cleanliness. Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement Processes including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with demonstrated ability troubleshooting process related issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff and others contacted in the course of the work.
• Ability to think and work effectively under pressure and accurately complete tasks within established times.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadline.