Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Universal Ingredients - Innovative Plant-Based Solutions for Global Industries

Universal Ingredients is a global supplier of high-quality, plant-based specialty ingredients for human and pet consumption. With thousands of products and global sourcing capabilities, we provide customized, value-added solutions – including fruit and vegetable juices and concentrates, dehydrated ingredients, botanical extracts, flavors, and beverage systems – for food and beverage manufacturers worldwide. 

Our advanced production capabilities, including aseptic beverage processing and flexible packaging solutions, enable safe, shelf-stable products with no preservatives. At the heart of our innovation is our Application Capabilities Lab, where food science experts collaborate with customers to develop market-ready solutions through product development, flavor analysis, sensory testing, and commercialization support. 

Driven by innovation, sustainability, and partnership, Universal Ingredients helps customers stay ahead of evolving consumer preferences while delivering consistent quality, functionality, and performance across global markets. 

Job Description For: INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 

Division/Department: Maintenance

Location: Grandview, WA

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 

Reports To: Maintenance Manager 

• Salary/Wage- Refer to Job Classification Wage Detail
• Type of Position: Full-Time
• Hours: 40+/week: Hourly
• Competitive benefit package
• Annual wage review based on individual performance. 
• Company sponsored bonus package dependent upon individual & company performance. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for all maintenance functions of the facility and equipment when the facility is in operation.  He/ She responds to equipment problems with a focus on bringing the plant back to operational status as quickly and safely as possible. The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, repairing or replacing equipment such as pumps, seals, gear boxes, chains, bearings, conveyors, augers etc. Troubleshooting malfunctions or breakdowns with mechanical, electrical & electrical controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics. The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor/Manager to find solutions to plant breakdowns and should keep his/her supervisor/manager informed of all issues related to the job function.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Will collaborate with the maintenance team to prioritize and coordinate work orders
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and diagnose equipment to identify malfunctions and opportunities for process improvements and recommendations to enhance equipment performance   
• Will use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Maintain plant safety, housekeeping standards, and quality checks within the manufacturing environment, and keep the shop and all major maintenance areas neat and safe.
• Follows lock out/Tag out practices and policy’s
• Assist Maintenance Supervisor with special projects
• Works closely with production to report on machine break and estimate repair time. 
• Performs electrical troubleshooting and repair on various equipment and building maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate forklift and lifts.
• Other duties as assigned 

WORK EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Shop Experience (welding, mig/tig sanitary, fabrication layout and design)
• Strong general mechanical skills with the ability to troubleshoot. 
• Knowledge processing equipment and the entire process and flow of plant operations
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and their operation, ability to troubleshoot, operate and repair
• Knowledge of boilers and their operation, ability to troubleshoot, operate and repair
• Knowledge of water softeners, testing practices and their operation
• Able to read and interpret blueprints & schematics
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical & controls
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatics & hydraulics 
• Previous experience with a CMMS is a plus
• Ability to successfully multitask in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure proper communication with the plant and management personnel.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing.