2nd Shift Maintenance Technician - Othello, WA

This is a full-time, onsite position based at our Othello, Washington facility. This opportunity is for the night shift, running from 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM. The role follows a rotating 12-hour schedule, typically structured as 3 days on / 3 days off or 2 days on / 2 days off. Hours may occasionally vary depending on business needs and workload.

Join our skilled Maintenance Team at SVZ in Othello, Washington, and play a vital role in keeping our production operations running safely and efficiently. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll make a direct impact by diagnosing and repairing essential equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum performance. You'll work on a wide range of systems—from pneumatic and hydraulic equipment to steam boilers and refrigeration units—using your expertise to troubleshoot, weld, fabricate, and restore critical machinery. If you’re passionate about hands-on problem-solving and want to be part of a team that keeps our facility thriving, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities:
•    Work safely and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as trained
•    Cooperate, coordinate, and communicate with all team members to efficiently complete work.
•    Arrive to work on time and at times, work flexible schedule to come in early and stay late as needed.
•    Perform maintenance, repair, and installation work on equipment, machinery, and facilities including pneumatic and some hydraulic equipment.
•    Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and electronic problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
•    Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems. Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.
•    Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment including sheet metal, pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures.
•    Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs and reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
•    Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices.
•    Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
•    Record repairs and maintenance performed including parts and materials used, and order or requisition new parts and materials as necessary.
•    Operate and maintain steam boiler, refrigeration systems, electrical and compressed gases and water. 
•    Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification and enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
•    Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
•    Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
•    Ensure discipline, cleanliness, and safety while performing work by complying with safety rules and HAACP procedures.
•    Operate forklift safely and efficiently to lift and move product, containers, or machinery.
•    It is the responsibility of each employee at SVZ-USA to uphold and support all food safety rules, regulations, and requirements. SVZ-USA considers food safety a core value that ensures a safe and wholesome food product
•    Various other duties as assigned by supervisor

Compensation information:

Pay Range - $26 – 34 per hour

The compensation range provided reflects the expected base compensation only and does not include potential bonuses, incentive plans, or benefits.  An individual’s final compensation offer will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education level, relevant experience, training, and geographic location. 

Your Profile:
•    High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical, or a related field preferred•    Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
•    Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance
•    Hands-on experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, welding, and fabrication
•    Familiarity with PLCs, instrumentation, and basic industrial automation software
•    Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment manuals
•    Comfortable using diagnostic tools and performing inspections to ensure equipment reliability and safety
•    Effective verbal and written communication skills in Englis

Preferred Skills:

•    Welding and fabrication experience
•    Electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
•    Background in PLC troubleshooting and industrial automation systems•    Successful completion of BBCC maintenance course or similar training

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

•    The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
•    The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.•    The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
•    The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
•    The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
•    The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10 to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

We offer:
•    Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family
•    401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
•    Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
•    Sick time- Is accrued at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked, in compliance with Washington State law 
•    Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
•    Döhler Academy: You have the opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
•    Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
•    Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
•    Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real differenc

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