Production and Maintenance Technician

Columbia Basin Ice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training path

Career growth opportunities

Hands-on role

Job summary

Columbia Basin Ice LLC in Kennewick, WA, seeks a reliable Production and Maintenance Technician to join the team on the production floor while training in maintenance and technical skills. You will lead daily operations, learn equipment, and support safety, quality, and 5S standards.

High performers grow into maintenance-focused roles as you gain experience with CMMS, refrigeration systems, and facility operations. This is a full-time, hands-on opportunity with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing/production environments preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude with basic electrical/mechanical systems knowledge.
• Leadership or team-leading experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced setting.
• Welding or vinyl-wrapping experience is desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance tracking systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily production operations, operating ice manufacturing equipment and packaging.
• Train and coach production team members while upholding food safety and 5S standards.
• Perform hands-on production work daily to understand processes and team needs.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
• Assist Maintenance Technician to learn equipment, vehicles, and processes.
• Maintain and clean company vehicles, production machinery, and ice storage equipment.
• Apply vinyl wraps to merchandisers and assist with equipment modifications.
• Keep areas clean, organized, and safe; use CMMS to log work.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Manager and leadership to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety protocols and company policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership experience

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Tools

CMMS

Welding

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Columbia Basin Ice LLC is seeking a reliable, hands‑on

Production and Maintenance Technician

to join our team in Kennewick, WA. This dual‑role position is ideal for a motivated individual who wants to start on the production floor while actively training in maintenance and technical skills. You will lead and support daily production activities while learning and performing maintenance on our equipment and systems. The right candidate will have strong leadership potential, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safety, cleanliness, and quality. High performers will grow quickly into a more advanced maintenance‑focused role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support daily production operations, including operating ice manufacturing equipment, packaging, and ensuring consistent high‑quality output of tube ice, block ice, and other products.
• Train, coach, and direct production team members while maintaining strong standards for food safety, workplace organization (5S), and efficiency.
• Perform hands‑on production line work daily to deeply understand processes, challenges, and team needs.
• Conduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repairs on production equipment, machinery, refrigeration systems, logic controllers, and facility systems.
• Train directly under our experienced Maintenance Technician to learn our specific equipment, vehicles, and processes.
• Maintain and clean company vehicles, trucks, production machinery, and ice storage equipment.
• Apply vinyl wraps to ice merchandisers/boxes and assist with equipment modifications, fabrication, and improvement projects (welding experience is a plus).
• Keep production and maintenance areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Use our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to log work, track parts, and document activities.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager and production leadership to minimize downtime and support smooth operations.
• Strictly follow all safety protocols, food safety guidelines (e.g., no bare hand contact with ice), and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in manufacturing/production environments (food processing or cold storage preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude and basic experience with electrical or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and stay organized in a fast‑paced setting.
• Experience with production equipment, trucks, refrigeration, welding, or vinyl wrapping is desirable but not required.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance tracking systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to cleanliness, and dedication to workplace safety.
• Ability to work in cold environments and a flexible schedule (including possible weekends/holidays).

What We Offer:

• Full‑time position with competitive pay based on experience.
• Structured training path from production leadership into full maintenance/technical responsibilities.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding, locally owned PNW ice manufacturer.
• Hands‑on role with direct impact on operations and team success.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both leading production and solving technical problems.