Night Maintenance Technician (Levels 1–3) – PLC & Electrical

Nature's Path; Blaine, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental insurance

Life and Disability insurance

EAP

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Maternity Salary Continuance

Free Breakfast

Get Fit Reimbursement

Attendance incentive

Job summary

Nature’s Path Foods in Blaine, WA is hiring a Maintenance Technician across Levels 1–3 for all-night shifts. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across a range of equipment to keep production running smoothly and safely.

The role requires reading blueprints, using measurement tools, and applying PLC/automation knowledge. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required and PLC training (or will be completed within 1 year).
• 6–12 months experience as a maintenance technician or mechanic; manufacturing background preferred.
• Level 2 requires 2–5 years of experience and leadership is favored.
• Level 3 requires 6–10 years of experience and mentoring responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure quality, cost, and food safety standards.
• Respond to production floor maintenance calls and repair machines.
• Read blueprints and mechanical drawings; use meters and calipers.
• Troubleshoot electrical 480-volt, 3-phase systems; operate various production equipment.
• Lead and participate in maintenance projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Train Level 1 and 2 technicians and maintain tools and parts inventory.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

PLC troubleshooting

Machine tools operation

Calipers & measurement tools

Safety & LOTO

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC certification

Instrumentation Technology certification

Electrical trades training

PLC training or certification

Tools

iMAINT

PLCs

HMIs

Meters & calipers

Job description

Nature’s Path Foods in Blaine, WA is hiring a Maintenance Technician across Levels 1–3 for all-night shifts. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across a range of equipment to keep production running smoothly and safely.

The role requires reading blueprints, using measurement tools, and applying PLC/automation knowledge. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and 401(k) matching.