Maintenance Mechanic

 

Maintenance Mechanic

Pay: $33.47 per hour, plus shift differential
Location: Grandview, Washington
Union position

Put Your Skills to Work at Welch's

Welch's is hiring an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to help keep our Grandview plant running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the equipment used to make our food and beverage products.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with automated equipment, and keeping production moving.

Schedule

You must be able to work first, second, or third shift. Your assigned shift may change based on plant needs.

• First shift: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Second shift: 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., plus $0.45 per hour

• Third shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., plus $0.60 per hour

The regular schedule is Monday through Friday. During harvest, workdays and hours may change based on production needs. Overtime may be available or required in four-hour blocks.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and processing equipment

• Work with electrical systems, PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, motion controls, and mechanical systems

• Complete preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and keep equipment running safely

• Support refrigeration, boiler room, wastewater, building, and seasonal equipment

• Work with operators and supervisors to identify and solve equipment problems

• Set up and adjust production and seasonal equipment

• Recommend changes that improve equipment safety, reliability, and performance

• Follow all safety, food safety, sanitation, and housekeeping requirements

What You'll Need

• At least three years of hands-on machine maintenance and repair experience in a food or beverage manufacturing facility

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills

• Experience working safely with complex, automated equipment

• The ability to communicate clearly and work well with operators, technicians, and supervisors

• The ability to work independently and take action when equipment needs attention

• A strong record of safety and continuous improvement

• The ability to work in a facility that is not temperature controlled

• Flexibility to work any shift based on plant needs

Experience with Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.

Why Welch's?

At Welch's, our maintenance team plays an important role in keeping our plant safe, productive, and ready for every season. You'll join a skilled team that values problem-solving, teamwork, and taking pride in a job well done.