Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Mechanic *About Pine Canyon Growers:* Pine Canyon Growers is located in Orondo, Washington and was established in 2016.
Pine Canyon Growers was created by a group of five high energy, quality growers with a passion for growing Apples, Pears, and Cherries.
As business became more and more difficult, they decided the best path to staying viable was to purchase their own packing hours.
After leasing the current packing house for several years with Western Traders’ export sales company, the opportunity arose to purchase the facility and they jumped on it, thus creating Pine Canyon Growers LLC.
After a few years Pine Canyon Growers decided they needed some domestic help and forged a great relationship with CMI.
CMI is now the sole domestic marketing arm for Pine Canyon while Western Traders still exist to maintain the Big Horn and Bison labels in export markets around the world.
As a company we are focused on partnering with our growers, clients, and employees to be an industry leading fruit packaging facility.
Our mission is to operate a cost-effective facility and in return provide maximum returns to our growers.
We will work with our growers, vendors, and employees to achieve the highest forms of food safety and top-grade quality produce to ship worldwide.
Pine Canyon Growers is dedicated to being a company that fosters integrity, respect and innovation with our employees, customers, growers, and vendors.
Our team will grant us all financial success.
*Position Summary: *The Backup Mechanic at our fruit warehouse company plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and equipment.
This position involves assisting the primary mechanic in routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
The Backup Mechanic should be adept at identifying mechanical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and collaborating with the maintenance team.
This role is vital for minimizing downtime and maintaining the efficiency of our warehouse operations.
*Responsibilities:* · Work with chemicals on the production line.
· Observe mechanical devices in operation, using your keen sense of sound to identify potential issues.
· Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts with precision.
· Examine parts for imperfections, adjusting functional components and control instruments as needed.
· Conduct repairs or replacements of defective parts with a focus on restoring optimal functionality.
· Install special functional and structural parts in various devices.
· Perform lubrication and cleaning of parts to ensure longevity and efficiency.
· Conduct performance tests on devices after maintenance activities.
· Analyze equipment for preventive maintenance and proactively address potential issues.
· Manage project timelines independently to maximize efficiency.
· Maintain accurate date information for packing lines, ensuring completion records are up-to-date.
· Organize parts, machinery, and line items systematically for streamlined operations.
· Stay current on training for new equipment or machinery.
· Communicate needs and concerns effectively to management.
· Adhere to the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure for safety.
· Demonstrate knowledge of SQF and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
· Undertake miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Mechanic Supervisor or Plant Manager, contributing to the overall efficiency of the team.
*Requirements:* · A capacity to operate productively and safely with minimal supervision, showcasing your self-directed work ethic.
· Proficiency in handling repetitive tasks with meticulous attention to detail.
· The ability to interpret and execute written instructions accurately.
· Physical capability to lift a minimum of 50lb overhead.
· Exceptional communication skills to facilitate effective team interaction.
· Endurance to stand for extended periods, typically 8-10 hours, ensuring sustained focus and commitment to tasks at hand.
*Working Environment and Work Schedule:* This person will constantly perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, and stooping).
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, loud, and labor-intensive environment.
The regular work schedule is 6:00 am to 2:30 pm or until work is done, Monday-Friday.
Due to the nature of our business, work hours and days may vary.
This individual must be flexible with the work schedule and be able to work weekends when needed and during our harvest season.
*Company Benefits:* · Paid Sick Leave · 6 Paid Holidays · Medical-Allied · Dental-Allied · Vision- Allied · 401K- Company matches up to 3% · PTO o 1-4 years: 1-week paid vacation o 5+ years: 2-weeks paid vacation This document describes the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to the job classification.
This document is not, however, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Pine Canyon Growers reserves the right to add, revise, or delete job duties at any time.
Pine Canyon Growers is both an Equal Opportunity, and At Will employer.
The company does not discriminate on basis of race, age, sex, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Either company or Employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any legally permissible reason.
Reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified candidates/employees with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $18.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Tell us about your experience as a mechanic in the fruit industry.
Experience: * maintenance mechanic: 1 year (Preferred) * warehouse mechanic: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person