Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Job at Darwin's Natural Pet Products, Tacoma, WA

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  • Darwin's Natural Pet Products
  • Tacoma, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

 

$26-$36 hourly, Depending on Experience

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products has a new full-time opportunity for a second shift Industrial Maintenance Te chnician. This position will contribute to the efficient, systematic, and profitable operation of the Processing Departments.

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products makes high quality, premium raw dog and cat food and delivers it directly to pet owners around the U.S. Our growing business started 17 years ago and is a combination of both manufacturing and direct-to-consumer retailing with a strong online subscription focus. This position is located at our Tukwila headquarters.

In this role, you will:

  • Troubleshoot equipment failures to determine if an adjustment, repair, or part replacement is necessary.
  • Adjust and repair machinery using standard hand and power tools and/or specialty tools such as Multimeter, OHM Meter, and Amp Probe.
  • Perform simple “on-line” repairs on all packaging/processing line equipment.
  • Submit any parts requisition forms for low inventoried or non-inventoried stock.
  • Fabricate needed parts if availability is low using grinder, drill press, band saw, mig, and/or tig welding equipment.
  • Perform miscellaneous tasks at the request of the maintenance manager, lead maintenance technician or production team.
  • Implement strategies to improve safety, increase efficiency, improve quality, and ensure continuous improvement.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products offers many generous benefits to its full-time employees including:

  • Every Employee at Darwin’s gets a company contribution of 5% to their 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan without any required contributions.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • Company paid life insurance policy and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 6 paid holidays (including 2 flex days).
  • Free snacks on site.
  • Free food for your dogs and or cats.
  • Company activities including family events, periodic lunches, and offsite team building exercises.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  • Understanding of electrical schematics and ability to troubleshoot/repair electrical circuits.
  • Proficiency with a variety of hand and power tools.
  • Working knowledge of proper Lock out/Tag out (LOTO) procedures.
  • Understanding of food manufacturing, specifically meat manufacturing processing and packaging equipment, including but not limited to high-speed vertical and horizontal form fed bagging machines, tumblers, grinder, conveyors, check weigher, and metal detector systems.
  • Knowledge of Food Safety and Regulatory business standards, practices, policies, and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to HACCP, GMPs, SOPs, SSOPs, OSHA and Labor Laws.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to follow-through with accuracy on all projects to completion.
  • Ability to use discretion and critical judgment in all decisions.
  • Ability to foster an environment of teamwork and diversity.
  • Ability to implement solutions by being proactive and thinking strategically.

Desired Experience:

1+ years of experience in each of the following areas:

  • Operation of a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Microsoft Office software applications at a medium to expert user level.
  • PLC wiring and ladder logic.
  • Reading and interpreting electrical wiring schematics, equipment manuals, and other technical literature.

3+ years of experience in each of the following areas:

  • General manufacturing and facilities maintenance (Food industry preferred).
  • Mechanical, electronic, and electrical repairs.
  • Plumbing.
  • Pneumatics and Hydraulics repair.
  • PLCs and vacuum equipment/machinery.

Work Schedule:

  • Availability Sunday-Friday, 1:30pm-10:00pm
  • Must be available to be on-call one Saturday per month.

Pay Range: $26-$36 per Hr.

The compensation range for this position is based on experience level and credentials.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Sunday, Saturday, Afternoon shift,

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