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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Darigold · Pasco, WA

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
9 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Darigold (food & beverage) in Pasco, WA. Using a Computerized Maintenance Management Software you will log working hours, look up parts, write repair notes, create follow up work orders, and receive your daily work tasks.

Tools it names
PLC, Robotics, Welding
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in Washington: typical posted base $70k–$132k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 59 maintenance technician openings in Washington, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 65 other live reliability postings in Washington.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $80k–$132k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 45%
  • ✓ PLC 38%
  • ✓ Welding 35%
  • Root cause 24%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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This plant: Darigold in Pasco

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from DarigoldAs posted on their careers site.Show

( other duties may be assigned )

  • ◆You will be part of a team of maintenance professionals responsible for the execution of preventive maintenance and repair of industrial equipment including production, building, and utility equipment.
  • ◆Types of equipment will include pumps, valves, separators, RO systems, evaporators, dryers, case packers, palletizers, boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, forklifts, etc.
  • ◆Using a Computerized Maintenance Management Software you will log working hours, look up parts, write repair notes, create follow up work orders, and receive your daily work tasks.
  • ◆Read and follow work orders concerning service, modification, or installation of machinery.
  • ◆Performs inspection, installation, operation, lubrication, maintenance and repair for general operating conditions or evidence of deterioration; observe and interpret meters and gauges, adjust and repair support & facility equipment. Inspect equipment for safe condition using procedures, and test equipment.
  • ◆Monitor and operate plant utilities including power distribution, steam generation, chillers, cooling towers, domestic tempered water, plant HVAC systems, water distribution systems, fire suppression, etc.
  • ◆Maintain a professional working relationship with plant management, operations staff, customers, and vendors.
  • ◆Perform maintenance work using a variety of hand, shop, and power tools.

Education, Experience and Certifications

  • ✓High school completion or GED
  • ✓Formal education in a related field preferred

Requirements

Never N 0%

Seldom S 1-10% / 0-1 Hour

Occasional O 11-33% / 1-3 Hours

Frequent F 34-66% / 3-6 Hours

Constant C 67-100%

Physical

Requirements

Sit F

Stand/Walk O

Climb Ladder S

Climb Stairs S

Twist O

Bend/ Stoop O

Squat/ Kneel S

Crawl S

Reach O

Work above shoulders S

Keyboard C

Wrist C

Grasp S

Operate foot controls S

Vibratory task S

Lift 56 lbs. S

Carry 56 lbs. S

Push/Pull 56 lbs. S

Our Commitment to Diversity

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Darigold is seeking Maintenance Mechanics to be a part of Darigold’s Pasco team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dairy facility by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment. This position will support operations of a 24/7/365 facility that will produce butter and milk powder. Candidates must have strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to read and understand technical documents, along with being able to document repairs in a computerized maintenance management software.

What You Bring

  • •Knowledge of mechanical systems such as:
  • •Utilities – Electrical, Steam, Air, Water, Wastewater, and Refrigeration
  • •Building systems – HVAC, Fire, Security
  • •Mechanical – Power transmission (gearboxes, chain and sprocket, belt and pulleys, etc.), Pumps, Pneumatics, and Hydraulics.
  • •Experience with repair and maintenance of:
  • •Packaging equipment – Palletizers, case packers, case formers, baggers, stretch wrappers, conveyors, robotics.
  • •Fluid transport and processing – pumps, valves, heat exchangers, separators, evaporators.
  • •Utilities – boilers, chillers, air compressors
  • •Ability to follow food safety regulations and best practices.
  • •Ability to interpret P&IDs, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
  • •Ability to use computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) to document equipment repairs and look up parts.
  • •Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • •Basic knowledge of Microsoft products - Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • •Excellent communication skills
  • •Experience in dairy, beverage, packaging, or food processing industry.
  • •Ability to work effectively with all plant employees and build effective solutions.
  • •Ability to troubleshoot reliability issues in a manufacturing environment in a plant that operates 24/7
  • •Able to lift 50 lbs. routinely / frequently and be able to sit, stand, climb or walk for 12 hours.
  • •Able to work in a loud environment.
  • •Must be willing to work any shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice to Have’s

  • +Experience troubleshooting PLC’s, and controls instrumentation.
  • +Industrial Electrical and controls experience
  • +Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience
  • +Proven sanitary welding experience.
  • +Proven stainless steel fabrication and welding skills.

Shifts

Darigold is a 365-day operation. Candidates must be willing to work night shifts, day shifts, weekends and holidays as needed. Shifts are rotating between nights and days.

Pay

$33.51 to $44.32 per hour, depending on skills and experience

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are

important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:

  • •Employer 401K contribution
  • •Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • •Employer paid life & disability coverage
  • •Paid time off and paid holidays
  • •8 weeks paid parental leave
  • •Education assistance
  • •Employee assistance program
  • •Community giving through matching donations

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