Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift - Food Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic – 1st Shift - Food Manufacturing

Keep the Lines Running. Keep the Snacks Coming.

Location: Kent, WA (Onsite)
Shift: 1st Shift | Approximately 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM, Tuesday – Saturday, days may change due to company’s needs.
Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour DOE, plus a $500 Hiring Bonus once you complete a minimum of 6 months of satisfactory performance.

Fuel Your Career with Oberto Snacks!

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.

Why Oberto?

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.

What You'll Do

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Equipment You'll Work On

• 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

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Tool Requirement

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

Physical Requirements

This role works within a food processing environment and requires:

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, and climbing throughout the shift
• Working around machinery, high voltage systems, steam, hot water, chemicals, and wet conditions
• Frequently lifting 25+ pounds and maneuvering materials up to 50 pounds
• Working in varying temperature environments
• Strong visual awareness and attention to detail
• Frequent use of hands and arms for repair and maintenance activities

Outstanding Benefits

We believe great employees deserve great rewards.

Health & Financial Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness programs
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)