Sr. Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Sr. Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Maintenance 

Location: Pasco East, WA

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor 

Job Type: Full-time 

Compensation: 26.28 - 39.42 

 

Job Summary 

 

The Senior Industrial Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, and conveying systems in an industrial setting, particularly focusing on poultry egg processing plant machinery. This role is vital for ensuring the seamless operation of equipment, which directly contributes to achieving daily production goals and maintaining safety standards. 

 

Essential Job Functions 

• Perform advanced maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery, including automation, mechanical, electrical, and conveying systems, using manufacturer recommendations and company SOPs. 

• Diagnose and address root causes of mechanical and electrical issues, performing repairs such as welding, fabricating parts, plumbing, or replacing defective components. 

• Conduct scheduled conveyor maintenance and sustain the Preventative Maintenance Program for all processing equipment. 

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures. 

• Use test equipment to diagnose system controls, software issues, and malfunctioning machine components. 

• Troubleshoot and repair or replace drive chains, gears, belts, pulleys, shafts, rollers, electric motors, and gearboxes. 

• Communicate with management to maintain adequate tools and supplies for repairs and initiate purchase orders as needed. 

• Maintain tools in clean and good working conditions and keep the work area organized. 

• Provide leadership and decision-making in the absence of supervision and assist in training other technicians. 

• Promote safety culture by following safe work practices and identifying and correcting unsafe conditions. 

• Adhere to compliance, food safety, and biosecurity rules, policies, and procedures, reporting violations to a supervisor. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

 

Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience. 

• 3+ years of experience in industrial, commercial, or facility systems maintenance. 

• Strong problem-solving, project management, and planning skills. 

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers and management. 

• Ability to work overtime, weekends and holiday hours as required based on production demand 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Skilled in diagnostics, advanced electrical, electrical testing devices, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. 

• Additional trade or technical school education in maintenance, mechanical, welding, HVAC, or electrical