Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift
Darigold · Issaquah, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Darigold (food & beverage) in Issaquah, WA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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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
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Typical $80k–$132k, from 7 postings that list pay.
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.
Stands out: this posting asks for Union environment, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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Full description from DarigoldAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What You Will Do
- ◆Respond to equipment breakdown events to restore functionality.
- ◆Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
- ◆Track work performed including booked hours and parts used.
- ◆Assist with in-house project work.
- ◆Complete non-maintenance related work requests.
- ◆All other duties as assigned.
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Darigold is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Mechanic/Operating Engineer to join the team at our Issaquah Plant. This position will involve maintaining operational status of production equipment, utility systems and infrastructure, working in conjunction with other members of the Engineering Team. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year so availability to work flexible shift schedules, including weekends and holidays, as needed is a must. This is a full-time hourly union position.
- •**$2,000 Sign-On Bonus***
Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.
What You Will Bring
- •Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and controls systems.
- •Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial setting.
- •Basic computer use proficiency (Microsoft Outlook, CMMS systems, etc.).
- •The ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 lbs and comply with company mandated personal protective equipment.
- •City of Seattle Grade 3 Boiler Operator & Refrigeration License are required for 100% of scale. On the job training and flexibility for outside educational needs are provided. Applicants must obtain licenses within 30 months of hire.
- •Flexibility for working different shifts. Job shifts are awarded based upon qualification and seniority.
- •Engineering or maintenance experience working in food manufacturing is preferred. Dairy experience is ideal.
- •Industry specific working knowledge of plate and frame heat exchangers, homogenizers, separators, filling equipment, case packers, stackers, tabletop conveyors, palletizers, boilers & ammonia refrigeration is a plus.
- •Existing City of Seattle Grade 3 Boiler Operator & Refrigeration Licenses is a plus.
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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:
Specific contract per location and role will be provided upon request
- •Health and Wellness benefits
- •Paid vacation, sick and holidays
- •Pension contribution
- •Employee Assistance Program
- •Pay rate starts at $37.74/hour
- •Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)