Maintenance Mechanic Food Manufacturing | $30$38/hr DOE

Benefits:

401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance

Maintenance Mechanic Location:

Monroe, WA Schedule:

Monday-Thursday (Fridays as needed / on-call)

Job Type:

Full-Time (Hourly or Salaried depending on experience) About the Role Jaspen's Inc. is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to help keep our production equipment running safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is a critical floor-based role supporting our food manufacturing operations. You'll be responsible for equipment maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance programs, and continuous improvement projects while working closely with the Plant Manager and Owners. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with machinery, and being part of a collaborative production team, this role offers stability, growth, and real impact. What You'll Do Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life Ensure all production equipment is ready and safe for daily startup Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues Lead root cause analysis for recurring equipment problems and implement corrective actions Support production, QA, and leadership teams to meet performance, safety, and quality goals Train operators on basic troubleshooting, safe equipment handling, and autonomous maintenance Track parts inventory, equipment BOMs, and maintenance documentation Perform welding, cutting, and light fabrication (MIG/TIG preferred) Identify improvement projects that increase reliability, efficiency, and safety Maintain a clean, organized maintenance shop and follow all GMP, GSP, and safety standards Communicate maintenance status and priorities with Plant Manager and Owners Support additional plant needs as assigned What We're Looking For High School Diploma or GED required Minimum 3 years mechanical or maintenance experience (food manufacturing preferred) Experience with preventive maintenance systems and equipment troubleshooting MIG/TIG welding and metal fabrication skills strongly preferred Ability to read mechanical drawings and maintenance documentation Familiarity with GMPs, food safety, and sanitation procedures Comfortable using computers for inventory tracking and maintenance logs Strong teamwork and communication skills Detail-oriented, organized, dependable, and safety-focused Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset Physical Requirements Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing regularly Lift up to 50 lbs routinely; up to 100 lbs with assistance Able to work safely around machinery and food allergens (tree nuts, dairy, eggs, sesame) Comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment