Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic plays an important role in minimizing equipment downtime, supporting preventive maintenance programs, identifying potential issues before failures occur, and contributing to overall facility and operational reliability. As a pioneer of the raw, natural pet food movement and the first raw pet food company to bring e-commerce to the U.S., we deliver fresh, human-grade meals for dogs and cats directly to homes nationwide.

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products is looking for a full-time Maintenance Mechanic to join our team in Tukwila, WA!

Love pets? Love making a real difference? Darwin's Natural Pet Products is where passion meets purpose. We're not just making pet food; we're creating a healthier future for dogs and cats nationwide through ethical sourcing and superior nutrition. Be part of a family-owned company where your work directly impacts the wellbeing of thousands of pets and the families who love them.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility infrastructure and production equipment to support safe, efficient, and continuous operations. This position helps ensure building systems and machinery operate at optimal performance while meeting applicable safety and regulatory requirements.

The Maintenance Mechanic plays an important role in minimizing equipment downtime, supporting preventive maintenance programs, identifying potential issues before failures occur, and contributing to overall facility and operational reliability.

What You’ll Do

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues in a timely manner.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance service requests to minimize operational downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery, tools, equipment, and building systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Identify potential equipment or facility issues before they become major problems and proactively implement corrective actions.
• Use diagnostic tools, schematics, manuals, and other technical resources to troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Ensure tools and maintenance equipment are properly maintained, stored, and kept in a safe and organized condition.
• Assist with inventory control and tracking of spare parts, maintenance materials, and supplies.
• Recommend equipment repairs, replacements, or upgrades when necessary.
• Follow all company safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Maintain compliance with applicable FDA, OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory and safety standards.
• Accurately document preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and other maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) or other tracking systems.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to address facility needs, equipment concerns, and process improvements.
• Participate in required safety meetings and training sessions.
• Support emergency response activities involving facility systems or equipment failures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position does not oversee staff.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $31 - $38.46 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

• Enjoy 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave or for any other personal reason.

• Additional paid time away includes 4 Paid Holidays, 3 Floating Holidays.

• Company-sponsored benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, and life insurance, plus access to additional optional supplemental benefits.

• Company contribution to your 401(k) plan equal to 5% of pay after 6 months of service.

• Keep your pets happy and healthy with a free supply of Darwin’s fresh, premium-quality pet food.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a related environment required.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, equipment troubleshooting, and repairs required.

• Experience with or familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) preferred.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment specifications, and technical manuals.

• Proficiency in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

• Basic understanding and working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• Valid driver’s license may be required.
• OSHA safety training certification, preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a pet-friendly office environment with low to moderate noise level.

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas.

• Occasional travel to the manufacturing floor required, where the noise level is loud with the dust, vibration, chemical exposure etc. that is typical for a production environment.

• Must be willing and able to work overtime, weekends, or on-call hours as business and operational needs require.

• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; talk; see; and/or hear.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision. This is for handling tools, equipment, and materials.

• Visual acuity sufficient to troubleshoot and inspect equipment is required.

• Must be able to lift up and carry up to 25 occasionally and 15 pounds regularly pounds at all times.

• Ability to navigate facility including stairs and multiple levels.

Why work for Darwin’s?

• Turn your passion for pets into purpose - join a team on a mission to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them.

• A friendly atmosphere and terrific people who like to work hard and have fun.

• A highly collaborative environment across all parts of the company.

• Free snacks year-round and complementary BBQ lunches during the summer.

About Darwin’s Natural Pet Products

Since 2004, Darwin's Natural Pet Products has been on a mission to help pets and their owners enjoy more years of healthy companionship. As a pioneer of the raw, natural pet food movement and the first raw pet food company to bring e-commerce to the U.S., we deliver fresh, human-grade meals for dogs and cats directly to homes nationwide. Our meals are Inspired by Nature and Informed by Science, and everything we make is grounded in a commitment to quality, conscious sourcing, and the well-being of the pets we serve.

Darwin’s Natural Pet Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pride ourselves on our diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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