Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician
Wapato, WA

Advancing the Future of Freshness™, Together

AgroFresh is a fast-moving, dynamic company dedicated to delivering integrated near- and post-harvest solutions for more freshness and quality, every step of the way from harvest to home. From next-gen digital monitoring and analytics and plant-based coatings to integrated fungicide solutions and SO2 generating sheets for more intelligent packaging, you can count on us for a full suite of near- and post-harvest solutions that help enhance quality and extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables.

When you work at AgroFresh, you work with the leading experts in near- and post-harvest technologies to proactively solve the most pressing challenges. Imagine a world where the produce supply chain has more time every step of the way. Where products get to consumers exactly as the grower intended. Where food loss is minimized, sustainability maximized, and business empowered. This is the world of Smarter Freshness.

What the Role Delivers

The Maintenance Technician performs repair service and preventive maintenance activities to keep site production and operations operating at maximum capacity and efficiency. They are responsible for creating and maintaining accurate maintenance records and a clean organized work area. They are responsible for accurately and consistently following established procedures and for personal safety performance.

Key Responsibilities
In order of relative importance

• Performs scheduled and break down minor and major repairs on buildings, equipment, utilities, and plant systems. Fabricate and assemble new equipment as necessary.
• Performs preventive maintenance procedures on building, production, and site mechanical and electrical equipment. Maintains up to date records and documentation of PMs.
• Performs and documents inspections according to established schedules.
• Effectively completes routine and non-routine tasks as necessary including limited custodial, building repair, and snow removal work.
• Proper storage and handling of solvents, oils, and hazardous materials.
• Completes, and manages written and computer-based records, including maintenance and operating procedures as directed and scheduled.
• Determines, and orders parts, supplies, and materials from external vendors as necessary.
• Maintains records and documentation to complete up-to-date status including equipment files, engineering drawings, and computer records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you will Work With

Primary internal and external stakeholders

• Maintenance manager, production manager, and various departments

How We Work
AgroFresh core competencies – those in italics apply for people leaders

• Accountability for Results
• Mindset for Growth
• Customer Centricity
• One AgroFresh
• Owns the Talent

What the Job Requires

• Minimum High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with boilers and boiler maintenance.
• Ability to establish root cause analysis
• Ability to both read and understand instructions and communicate information effectively
• Understanding of general mathematics; general computer proficiency
• Safety mindset with Lock Out Tag Out experience
• Skilled use of hand and power tools
• Basic pipe-fitting and electrical/wiring experience
• Forklift operating experience
• Valid license to operate motor vehicle in the State of Washington

What to Have Done and Know How to Do

These skills and experiences are highly desirable; however, they do not preclude exceptions based on an individual’s performance history and demonstrated potential.

• Work Order System/ Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience including documentation of work completed, planning & scheduling, parts usage, time tracking and meter reading
• Welding experience including low carbon, stainless steel and food grade materials
• Advanced electrical and instrumentation wiring, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, configuration and installation
• Plant utility system experience including pressure steam boiler, deaerator, and condensate return systems, air compressors, cooling water, hydraulics, pneumatics refrigeration, reverse osmosis – deionization – softening water systems, emergency pressure venting, and vacuum systems
• Machining, milling and basic carpentry experience

Why Work Here

• We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet!
• We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
• We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
• We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
• We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
• We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.