Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Join a Legacy of Quality and Innovation at Sun-Rype Products (USA), Inc.! Since 1946, Sun-Rype has been providing families with delicious, wholesome juices and fruit snacks. As a progressive company committed to innovation and growth, we’re proud of our long-standing reputation and excited for what’s ahead.

At Sun-Rype, we work together to deliver results, continually challenge ourselves to improve, and celebrate the success of our business as a team. Our collaborative, passionate culture is what truly sets us apart.

If you're an organized, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment we would encourage you to apply and join our team.

This position is responsible for the functions of the production, material handling, and support equipment to assure its proper operation and performs maintenance activities to maximize plant production and minimize plant down time.

• Performs and documents troubleshooting, removal, installation, disassembly, repair and assembly of production, material handling, waste and raw product equipment, support equipment and systems.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Follows instructions given in work logs, work orders and equipment manuals.
• Operates a forklift in a safe manner.
• Performs non-routine maintenance activities as assigned by the Shift Supervisor or Plant Manager and must be capable of performing emergency repairs.

Any other trained employee.

Role in Food Safety:
Follow plant GMP’s at all times, ensure work area is secure.

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Must be able to carry 25 pounds up and down 21 stairs.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours during a shift minus breaks and lunch.
• Must be able to work in hot, humid and/or cold areas.
• Must be able to stand, bend, squat, crawl, kneel, reach above shoulders, climb ladders and crawl in tight and awkward workplaces for long periods of time.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry a 51-pound stepladder.
• May be required to safely lift up to 100 pounds unassisted.
• Must have good hand-eye coordination.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or mechanical certification preferred. High school diploma required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum one year experience in a juice processing environment preferred.

• Able to work any shift, overtime and any or all days of the week in accordance with plant needs.
• Able to do electrical troubleshooting.
• Able to demonstrate safe use and skilled application of tools commonly used in the plant in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Ability to use stick welder, wire welder, tig, plasma torch, oxygen acetylene torch.
• Ability to recognize and name stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminum.
• Ability to sharpen drill bits, chisels, and cutting tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Superb organizational skills and attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused and accountable for results.

• WA State Electrician Certification preferred.

Vendors.

The mechanic must interact and communicate effectively with all employees of the organization. Effective communication is especially important with the shift supervisor.

There are no direct or indirect reports.

The position will be backed-up by other mechanics and/or the maintenance supervisor in event of absence.