Maintenance Technician II

Pacific Seafood; Woodland (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company %s

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood in Woodland seeks a Maintenance Technician II to join our maintenance team. You will repair and maintain buildings, tools, and equipment, performing preventative tasks to ensure safe, sanitary operations in the plant and surrounding grounds.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and hands-on mechatronic system skills. Forklift experience or certification is a plus; on‑call readiness is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years related experience and/or training.
• Hands-on experience with mechatronic systems, including installation, maintenance, testing and automated repair of computer-controlled electromechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair maintenance issues; provide timely follow-up.
• Repair minor plumbing and electrical issues to support production.
• Understand production equipment setup, operation, and adjustments.
• Improve safety, workflows, and return-to-service protocols.
• Assist with new installation projects and equipment improvements.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and managers; on-call readiness as needed.

Skills

Mechatronic systems

Electrical/plumbing repair

Preventive maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Job description

Maintenance Technician II

Department: Woodland Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Woodland

Reporting To: Danny Howard

Compensation: $29.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary

A Maintenance Technician II at Pacific Seafood is a key role in our Maintenance team supporting efforts to repair and upkeep all buildings, tools, and equipment. This position involves providing preventative maintenance including a safe and sanitary environment to the plant and surrounding grounds and is ideal for someone who is safety conscious, a team player, and can manage their time effectively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance and Repair:
   • Independently assess and troubleshoot maintenance and repair issues, providing timely follow-up and resolution.
   • Proficiently execute minor plumbing and electrical repairs to ensure uninterrupted production.
   • Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the set-up, operation, and adjustment procedures of production equipment.
   • Utilize expertise to optimize production equipment performance, enhance the work order system, and implement a structured return-to-service protocol.
   • Execute repairs promptly during equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
   • Contribute to the improvement of safety standards by promptly addressing and rectifying any unsafe conditions.
   • Utilize advanced skills to repair aesthetic defects, such as seals, hinges, and hangers, during maintenance and breakdown periods.
   • Actively participate in new installation projects, providing valuable insights and technical support.
2. Communication and Collaboration:
   • Foster a culture of open communication and collaboration among machine operators, department supervisors, and managers.
   • Maintain readiness to be on call as necessary to address emergent maintenance issues.
   • Conduct regular walk-throughs to proactively identify and address potential problems, ensuring smooth production operations.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years related experience and/or training.
• Hands-on experience with mechatronic systems, including the installation, maintenance, testing, and automated repair of computer-controlled electromechanical equipment.

Preferred:

• Prior forklift operation experience.
• Forklift certification.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

• Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:

• Office, as well as warehouse environment.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
• Standard office equipment and heavy machinery.

Benefits

Total compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.