Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume, and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington.

Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality.

Today we are one of the nation’s largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year.

Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions.

Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

Description:

Darigold is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Mechanic to be a part of Darigold’s team.

The Maintenance Mechanic must possess the desire and ability to maintain and repair all plant equipment.

The Maintenance Mechanic’s role is to ensure successful maintenance and repair of plant machinery and supporting special projects within the plant.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience in trouble shooting and repair of production equipment.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical motors and controls.
Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
Experience in troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Ability to interpret P&ID, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
Understanding and experience of preventive maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and maintain equipment and records.
Understanding and working knowledge of CMMS systems and work orders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong team player.
Ability and desire to obtain RETA CIRO certification and boiler and refrigeration licenses.
A working knowledge of word processing and e-mail applications.
Must be available to work any shift including nights and weekends.
Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
Education, Experience and Certifications:
3-5 years of manufacturing maintenance or related experience.
Formal education in a related filed preferred.
RETA CIRO certification preferred.
Darigold is known for delivering fresh, high quality, value-added dairy products to people, & customer-driven solutions to organizations, all around the globe.

We are the 5th largest dairy Co-Op in the US and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

We produce over 9 billion pounds of milk every year!

Since 1918, our Farmer-owners have taken great pride in producing nutritious dairy products with unsurpassed quality.

Our work environment provides a result driven, collaborative space, with open and transparent communication, and a culture of celebrating everyone’s wins.

Our mid-size private business model provides the ability to have dynamic involvement at all levels of our organization.

We’re also proud to say we offer and excellent Total Compensation Package and a few other unique perks to our industry!

Our vision at Darigold is to Lead Dairy Forward – achieving that vision requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer.

We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S.

We participate in E-Verify
– please follow the links for details, English / Spanish & view our Right to Work Statement, English / Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)