Maintenance Technician- (Nights

At Nature’s Path Foods, we’re dedicated to leaving the earth better than we found it. As a pioneer in organic breakfast and snack foods, we’re passionate about nourishing people and the planet with every bite. If you’re looking to grow your career with a purpose‑driven company that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous learning, we’d love to hear from you.

Location:

Blaine, Washington

• Hourly pay rates:
  Level 1: $32.17 / Level 2: $36.51 / Level 3: $40.86

Performs preventative maintenance, including setting up, adjusting, and repairing all types of equipment to ensure the organization consistently meets our standards for quality, cost, and food safety by:

• Responding to production floor maintenance calls from machine operators on a variety of equipment.
• Performing assigned maintenance and machine breakdown tasks to ensure continuous production.
• Attending and participating in crew transition meetings, as well as daily maintenance meetings.
• Reading blueprints, instruction manuals, and mechanical drawings.
• Using meters, measuring instruments, and calipers.
• Reworking and rebuilding mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Performing electrical troubleshooting on 480‑volt, 3‑phase systems (including blown fuses, repairing, and rewiring motors) under qualified supervision.
• Setting up and operating all types of production equipment and machine tools (e.g., lathes, mills, welders) to make or rework machine parts.
• Performing basic PLC troubleshooting.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PLC training or certification (or completion within 1 year of hire).

Experience:

• 6–12 months of experience as a maintenance technician or mechanic.
• Work history in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Performs all Level 1 functions, plus:

• Welding and fabricating machine parts as necessary.
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and replacing motor variable frequency drives.
• Reworking and rebuilding mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Managing assigned projects to completion on or before due dates.
• Scheduling and writing all work orders, PMs, and parts orders proficiently using iMAINT.
• Performing sanitary TIG welding.
• Setting up and safely operating all types of production equipment and machine tools such as lathes, mills, welders, extruders, ovens, conveyors, gearboxes, bucket elevators, and packaging machinery.

Experience:

• 2–5 years of experience as a maintenance technician or mechanic.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Performs all Level 1 and 2 functions, plus:

• Programming and troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, and industrial computers.
• Installing and calibrating instrumentation, including scales and temperature sensors.
• Inputting all work orders, PMs, and parts orders proficiently in iMAINT.
• Reading and understanding blueprints, manuals, electrical schematics, and machine layouts.
• Mentoring and training Level 1 and 2 technicians to build bench strength within the maintenance department.
• Leading and participating in maintenance projects and continuous improvement activities.
• Performing sanitary TIG welding and plumbing as needed.
• Conducting LOTO, confined space, and hot work permits as required.
• Setting up and safely operating all types of production equipment and machine tools (e.g., lathes, mills, welders) to make or rework required parts.

Education:

• Certificate in HVAC, Instrumentation Technology, or a related field.
• PLC training or certification.
• Electrical tradesperson or apprentice.

Experience:

• 6–10 years of experience as a maintenance technician or mechanic (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Strong mathematical and computer skills.
• Solid safety awareness and basic understanding of OSHA regulations related to manufacturing.
• Proven problem‑solving skills with strong mechanical aptitude.

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance (three excellent plans to choose from).
• Complimentary Life and Disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability coverage.
• Optional Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match up to 4%.
• Vacation and Sick Time.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Maternity Salary Continuance.
• Free Breakfast.
• $300 Get Fit Reimbursement Program.
• Monthly Attendance Incentive: $80.

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