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CHS Sun Basin is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician in Othello, WA. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of machinery, equipment, and facility systems. In this role, the technician performs both preventative and corrective maintenance, diagnosing issues and completing repairs to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance levels. The position requires strong troubleshooting abilities, routine inspection of equipment, and collaboration with supervisors to carry out maintenance planning, scheduling, and advanced repair tasks. A commitment to safety is essential, as the technician is responsible for identifying hazards, following all safety procedures, and helping maintain a strong safety culture. This role may also involve extended hours, on‑call availability, and performing additional duties as operational needs arise.
Job Responsibility:
Under general supervision, maintain machinery, equipment, facilities or vehicles as needed and as efficiently and timely as possible
Repair and perform preventative maintenance to ensure the most efficient operation
Identify and diagnosis problems on equipment and continually monitor equipment while initiating appropriate repair processes
Maintain and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions
Inspect parts, replacements, alignment, balancing, installation and refurbishment on a wide variety of equipment
Coordinate with the supervisor on tasks ranging from simple part replacement, advanced troubleshooting and preventative/predictive maintenance interventions ensuring that equipment is properly configured and/or set up
Install, maintain, rebuild, replace parts, equipment and machinery and troubleshoot maintenance problems
Perform maintenance planning and scheduling activities to assign equipment work orders
Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or directed.
Requirements:
1+ years of experience in Production, Operations, and/or Maintenance
High School diploma or GED preferred
Experience troubleshooting issues, identifying and completing appropriate repairs, and implementing measures to prevent reoccurring maintenance problems
Working knowledge of the operations, control, and functions of equipment and machinery within a food processing facility
Ability to be on-call 24/7
Ability to work extended hours as needed
Ability to work in noisy, dusty and all weather conditions