Vacation-Relief Dairy Maintenance Mechanic (24/7)

Darigold; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Darigold's Spokane Maintenance team is seeking a Vacation Relief- Maintenance Mechanic to support a 24/7 dairy facility. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, including pumps, boilers, evaporators, and RO systems, while logging repairs in CMMS and following work orders.

The role covers days, swing, or graveyard shifts on a 4/10 schedule (Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat). Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical documents are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related field education preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to read technical documents.
• Experience in dairy, beverage, packaging, or food processing is a plus.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot a wide range of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of industrial equipment across production, building, and utilities.
• Log hours, parts, notes, and follow-up work orders in CMMS.
• Read and follow work orders for service, modification, or installation of machinery.
• Inspect, install, operate, lubricate, and repair equipment; monitor meters and gauges.
• Operate plant utilities including power distribution, steam, chillers, HVAC, and water systems.
• Maintain professional relations with management, operations, customers, and vendors.
• Use hand, shop, and power tools to complete maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Pumps & valves

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Electrical awareness

Reading drawings

CMMS documentation

Reading and following work orders

Equipment troubleshooting

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related field education preferred

Tools

CMMS

Dairy/food processing equipment tools

Job description

Darigold's Spokane Maintenance team is seeking a Vacation Relief- Maintenance Mechanic to support a 24/7 dairy facility. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, including pumps, boilers, evaporators, and RO systems, while logging repairs in CMMS and following work orders.

The role covers days, swing, or graveyard shifts on a 4/10 schedule (Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat). Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read technical documents are essential.