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Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

  2026-02-14     Ameristar Meats     Airway Heights,WA  
Description:

1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with weekends off!

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician and help ensure the smooth operation of our production and facility equipment!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct repairs and maintenance on all production and facility equipment to guarantee machinery availability for daily operations.
  • Review equipment reports from associates, document actions taken, and maintain a repair log in compliance with USF policy.
  • Complete necessary documentation for equipment activities, including assembly and disassembly forms.
  • Perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) on equipment and maintain accurate PM logs as per USF policy.
  • Adhere to safety procedures and guidelines while working on equipment, including Lock Out/Tag Out protocols.
  • Maintain the battery-charging area and secure batteries and equipment within it.
  • Manage tools, replacement parts, and maintenance equipment, ensuring proper storage and inventory control.
  • May purchase tools and equipment from local vendors as authorized to support job duties.

Qualifications:

  • High school education or equivalent preferred; additional mechanic training or trade school degree is a plus.
  • A minimum of six months of previous mechanical experience is required.
  • Strong knowledge of equipment repair and operation; ability to repair and overhaul warehouse & production equipment.
  • Welding skills are an asset.
  • Ability to read, write, and follow instructions clearly; basic math skills are essential.
  • Must be capable of working independently with little oversight.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to sit occasionally, stand frequently, and walk frequently.
  • Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and carrying weights of 20 lbs frequently.
  • Occasional pushing and pulling of equipment; climbing and balancing when necessary.
  • Frequent bending, twisting, and reaching above shoulder height.

Compensation: The base rate for this position ranges from $22.00 to $23.00 per hour, with eligibility for overtime compensation.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package may include health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, an employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and join us in contributing to a great team environment!


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