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About Twin City Foods, Inc
Twin City Foods is a leading Frozen Vegetable Producer committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and sustainably sourced frozen vegetables to consumers worldwide. With a focus on innovation, quality assurance, and environmental responsibility, we have established ourselves as a key player in the frozen food industry.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Maintenance Mechanic. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will play a pivotal role in diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing equipment, maintaining facility repairs, and perform PM tasks while adhering to Safety guidelines.
Work Location: Ellensburg, Washington
Benefits of a Maintenance Mechanic:

• Competitive wage, $25.30 per hour
• Non-Exempt Position
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Sick Leave
• Opportunities for advancement within the company
• Excellent Benefit Package first of the month following hire date

o Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
o Life, AD&D, and STD Insurance

• Benefits after reaching hour requirement

o Paid Holidays-10 paid holidays per year
o Vacation Pay
Required Education, Certification and Qualifications:
• Experience in food processing and operating CCM cutters and A&K huskers is preferred.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills, with working knowledge of conveyors, pumps, and hydraulic systems. Experience with gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, and motor rebuilds is preferred.
• Welding experience preferred, including strong fabrication skills in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, as well as the ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Must be safety-conscious and have a strong working knowledge of shop tools and equipment.
• Must be able to spend much of the day on your feet. Physical requirements include walking, bending, climbing, crawling, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position effectively may be considered.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Concrete flat work.
• Installation and repair of sewer and storm drains.
• Rain gutter repair and installation.
• Repair and installation of processing and packaging equipment including:

o Chains
o Sprockets
o Belts
o Gear drives and reducers
o Motor changes
o Bearing changes
o Oil and greasing according to Food Safe Guidelines.

• Installation and repair of water pumps for clean water, grey water and sewer.
• Fabrication and welding (ARC, TIG, MIG and HELI ARC) of various stands and platforms,
• steps/stairs, handrails, conveyers, and drives.
• Pipefitting above and below ground including pipe threading.
• Plumbing.
• Moving heavy equipment.
• Install and remove storm windows.
• Framing.
• General housekeeping ensuring area is thoroughly cleaned upon maintenance completion.
• Much effort has been made to make sure this job description is as complete as possible. It is, however, not inclusive and should not be taken as such. Other activities may be assigned, which are related to or are a logical extension of this job, to assure smooth operation of Twin City Foods, Inc.
• Wear appropriate food safety PPE.
• Use food-grade materials, including lubricants, in tunnel areas and any area outside the maintenance shop.
• Maintain good housekeeping practice.
• Upon completing a task, account for all tools, spare parts, materials, and shop supplies. Ensure the equipment and work area are clean and free of debris. Return items to storage and dispose of consumables properly.
• Prevent product contamination by not using tape, wire, string, or other temporary repairs. If a temporary repair is necessary, replace it with permanent repair as soon as possible.

Essential Physical Abilities:

• STANDING - The employee needs to be able to stand for 2/3 of the shift, walk for the same percentage of the shift, and may be able to sit for approximately 1/3 of the work shift.
• The PACE of the job is set by the employee as reasonable and as required by outside constraints such as deadlines.
• LIFTING - Even though a low percentage of this job involves lifting, there are times when it is necessary for employees to lift as much as 80 lbs. to a level of 36 inches above the floor. Most instances of required lifting involve about 20-40 lbs. for episodes of approximately 20 minutes on an occasional basis.
• TWISTING - This job position does not require twisting activities while lifting.
• PUSH/PULL activities. At time the employee must push/pull up to 200 lbs.
• Bilateral HAND/WRIST use is essential with fine motor skills constantly being used as well as pinching/gripping frequently and repetitive twisting and bending of the wrists.
• ELBOWS - Forceful and repetitive bending and straightening of both elbows is required.
• SHOULDERS - Forceful and repetitive use of the shoulders is required and is at times above shoulder level.
• KNEES - Working on the knees is often necessary as are squatting activities.
• CLIMBING - There is a significant amount of ladder work required in this job, sometimes to a height of 26 feet above the factory floor.
• WALKING up to 2-6 miles per day may be necessary.

*Selected employee will be required to pass a background check, pre-employment drug screen and E-Verify*
Twin City Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal."
If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (509) 962-9806 or email at recruitment@tcfi.com