Mechanic Days & Nights

Stemilt; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer contributions

Paid holidays (7)

Paid time-off

Job summary

Stemilt in Wenatchee, Washington is seeking a full-time Maintenance Technician for various shifts to perform maintenance on line equipment. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of mechanical and electrical experience. Responsibilities include logging maintenance, working with chemicals, and testing devices. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) contributions, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 1 year of strong mechanical, electrical, and computerized background in line equipment.
• Knowledge of fruit packing chemicals is essential.
• Flexibility with the working schedule is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Log all maintenance performed.
• Work with chemicals on the line.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Start devices to test their performance.

Skills

Mechanical comprehension

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Ability to read blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Position Details

Number of openings: 2 full-time, Year Round
Location: Various Locations
Working Shift: Day/ Night Shift
Hours & Work Days: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday; Some weekends required. Hours may vary depending on production.
This position will require a pre‑employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Log all maintenance performed.
• Work with chemicals on the line.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Start devices to test their performance.
• Initiate purchase order for parts and machines.
• Analyze equipment for preventive maintenance.
• Maintain date information for packing lines, including completion.
• Organize parts, machinery and line items.
• Maintain current training for new equipment or machinery.
• Other duties may encompass other than the duties listed.

Requirements

• Must have High School Diploma, or GED.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• 1 year of strong mechanical, electrical and computerized background in line equipment.
• Must have knowledge of Apple and Pear Sizers.
• Must have good mechanical comprehension and understanding of fruit packing chemicals.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Flexible with working schedule is a must; some weekend work will be expected.
• Must have personal tools.
• Must have knowledge of fruit packing lines.
• Aweta sizer knowledge preferred.
• Background with welding and fabricating is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• FSA
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer contributions
• Paid holidays (7)
• Paid time‑off – days will accrue as outlined in employment handbook