Operating Engineer - Night Shift $2,000 Sign On Bonus

Operating Engineer - Night Shift

Darigold is looking for an Operating Engineer / Maintenance Mechanic to join the Issaquah Facility. This position will involve maintaining the operational status of production equipment, utility systems, and infrastructure, working in conjunction with other members of the Engineering Team.

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.

What You Bring:

• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and control 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, lift up to 50 lbs., and comply with company-mandated personal protective equipment.
• A City of Seattle Grade 3 Boiler Operator & Refrigeration License is required for 100% of scale. On-the-job training and flexibility for outside education needs are provided. Applicants must obtain licenses within 30 months of hire.
• Flexibility for working different shifts. Jobs (shifts) are awarded based on qualification and seniority.

Nice to Have's

• Experience in engineering or maintenance working in food manufacturing (dairy is excellent).
• Industry-specific working knowledge of plate and frame heat exchangers, homogenizers, separators, filling equipment, case packers, stackers, tabletop conveyors, palletizers, boilers & ammonia refrigeration.
• Existing City of Seattle Grade 3 Boiler Operator & Refrigeration Licenses.

Benefits of Working at Darigold

We understand that as an employee, the benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We are proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pay rate starts at $44.18 per hour
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Our Commitment to Diversity

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S.