Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift

Maintenance Mechanic – 3rd Shift

Keep the Lines Running. Keep the Snacks Coming.

Location:

Kent, WA (Onsite) Shift: 3rd Shift | Approximately 9:30 PM – 6:00 AM, Saturday – Wednesday Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour DOE

When the rest of the world is winding down, our Maintenance Mechanics are gearing up to keep one of the most recognized snack brands moving forward.

At Oberto Snacks, we're more than jerky and meat snacks—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and craftsmen dedicated to producing high-quality products that millions of consumers enjoy. If you're an experienced maintenance professional who thrives on troubleshooting complex equipment, solving challenges, and making a real impact every shift, we'd love to meet you.

Innovation at Work

Our manufacturing environment is fast-paced, technology-driven, and continuously evolving. You'll work with advanced production and packaging systems while helping drive operational excellence.

A Team That Has Your Back

You'll join a collaborative maintenance team that values communication, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement.

Meaningful Career Growth

Whether you're looking to expand your technical expertise, develop leadership skills, or grow your career in food manufacturing, Oberto offers opportunities to advance.

A Company with a Legacy

Founded in Seattle in 1918, Oberto has spent more than a century creating premium protein snacks. Today, we remain one of the nation's most innovative meat snack companies, powered by over 700 dedicated employees and a mission to help people make better choices for healthier, happier lives.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll be the expert behind the equipment that keeps our operation running safely, efficiently, and reliably.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and packaging equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, servo, PLC, and vacuum system issues
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities
• Utilize and document work through our CMMS system
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Support machine startups and production readiness based on daily schedules
• Repair or replace components using hand tools, power tools, and specialty diagnostic equipment
• Submit parts requisitions and maintain maintenance inventory awareness
• Fabricate components when necessary, using grinders, drill presses, saws, MIG, or TIG welding equipment
• Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency
• Follow Lean Manufacturing principles and food safety requirements

• Conveyors
• Slicing, stuffing, and grinding equipment
• Vertical and horizontal form-fill-seal machines
• Ishida scales
• Metal detectors
• Inkjet and thermal code dating systems
• Smokehouses
• Boilers
• NH3 refrigeration systems
• Air compressors and vacuum pumps
• Plant electrical systems and lighting

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience
• At least 1 year of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or a related industrial environment
• Strong troubleshooting skills in:
  Electrical systems, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical systems, Refrigeration equipment, Boilers
• Experience reading electrical schematics and blueprints
• Knowledge of PLC wiring and ladder logic
• Ability to work with voltages up to 480V
• Experience wiring motor starters, frequency drives, start/stop circuits, NPN and PNP devices
• Understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and confined space procedures
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment

• Two years of college or technical training
• Fabrication and welding experience
• CMMS experience
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, and Lean Manufacturing principles

Maintenance Mechanics are expected to provide and maintain their own quality hand tools, keeping them clean, organized, and in safe working condition.

This role works within a food processing environment and requires:

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, and climbing…