Top 117 Mechanical technician Jobs in Yakima Wa

Operations Manager
Novolex —Yakima, WA
- $125,000 - $170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
- Warehouse
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Apprentice Diesel Technician
Dobbs Peterbilt —Union Gap, WA
- $26.00 - $29.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Dealership
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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2d
Service Technician
Cascade Wind Machine Service Corporation —Union Gap, WA
- $24 - $30 an hour
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Communication skills
2d
ELECTRICAL-MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
Novolex —Yakima, WA
- $26.30 - $36.56 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- AutoCAD
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Maintenance Technician
UFP Industries, Inc. —Yakima, WA
- $42,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
3d
Maintenance Technician
AgroFresh Inc. —Wapato, WA
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
1d
Refrigeration Technician Assistant
Cowiche Growers, Inc —Cowiche, WA
- $19 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Environmental Technician
HMG,LLC —Washington State
- $32.46 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Hazmat Endorsement
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Technician Assembly Test - 2nd Shift
Triumph Group, Inc. —Yakima, WA
- $20.62 - $32.00 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Schematics
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Automotive Technician
Firestone Complete Auto Care —Yakima, WA
- $18.38 - $27.62 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Commercial Service Technician 1
Commercial Tire Inc —Yakima, WA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
RV Parts and Warranty writer
RV World Yakima, Washington —Yakima, WA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Service Technician
NORTH WEST HANDLING SYSTEMS INC —Union Gap, WA
- From $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mechanic experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Instrument Tech-Grade 3
JOHN I HAAS, INC. —Yakima, WA
- $30.39 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Lift Truck Service Technician- Wenatchee Resident
NORTH WEST HANDLING SYSTEMS INC —Union Gap, WA
- From $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driving
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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8d
Install Helper
Thermall Heating & Cooling —Yakima, WA
- From $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Technician
J M PERRY INSTITUTE OF TRADES INDUSTRIES & AGRICULTURE —Yakima, WA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Outlook
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
11d
Service Advisor
gorilla auto center —Yakima, WA
- $55,463.89 - $66,795.22 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mechanic experience
- Dealership
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10d
Diesel Technician (Diesel Mechanic)
Dobbs Peterbilt —Union Gap, WA
- $24 - $65 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mechanic experience
- Dealership
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Technician I - Property Management
Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington —Yakima, WA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Basic math
- Adults
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays

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Operations Manager

Novolex -
Yakima, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$125,000 - $170,000 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Customer communication
Team leadership
Manufacturing budget management
Metrics Reporting
Manufacturing facility experience
Profit & loss
Production management software
Management reporting
Managing manufacturing teams
Manufacturing company experience
Senior leadership

Full Job Description

Company Overview:

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and coordinating all daily activities within the blown film, extrusion, and converting plant. This role ensures that production targets are met safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. The Operations Manager oversees production schedule attainment, quality control and product trials while driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize resin usage, minimize downtime and scrap rates, while achieving the plant's operational targets.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $125,000 to $170,000 + performance based bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, free onsite clinic, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety & Compliance

Champion a zero-incident safety culture, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA regulations and company Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies.
Conduct regular safety audits, lead incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain high standards of 5S and housekeeping across the production floor, resin storage, and warehouse areas.

Production & Operations Management

Oversee the daily operation of blown film extrusion and converting lines, ensuring optimal throughput and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Collaborate with scheduling and supply chain teams to optimize production runs, minimize changeover times, and manage resin inventory/variances.
Monitor daily production reports to track yield, scrap rates, and machine uptime, taking immediate action to address variances.
Co-Manage plant maintenance programs, balancing preventative maintenance schedules with production demands to ensure equipment reliability.
Be the primary conduit for all CSR, Sales and Direct customer updates/communications for all plant activities.

Quality Assurance

Partner with the Quality team to ensure all Flexible films, Roll Stock and Bags meet customer specifications for internal and customer specific properties.
Identify root causes of quality defects and implement permanent corrective actions using a robust RCCA process such as Novolex A3.
Ensure adherence to ISO standards and SQF food-safe packaging certifications.
Review Document specifications to ensure that equipment/processes meet the required standards with an escape rate of less than 1%.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Departmental managers, shift supervisors, lead operators, and technicians.
Establish clear performance metrics and KPIs for the production team.
Identify skills gaps and oversee technical training programs for operators on blown film processes, resin blending, Flexo printing, Bag making and rewind operations.
Foster a collaborative environment that encourages employee engagement and problem-solving at the floor level.

Continuous Improvement & Financial Management

Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and TOC initiatives to reduce waste, lower conversion costs, and improve process flow.
Manage the operational budget, keeping tight control over labor costs, overtime, and operational expenditures.
Assist in evaluating, specifying, and installing new capital equipment

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration preferred
7–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
Proven track record in a plant leadership or senior management capacity.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of polymer science as it relates to blown film is preferred.
Knowledge of Flexo printing and Bag making on various Flexible films for Food and Industrial applications is preferred.
Strong financial acumen with experience managing operational budgets and understanding manufacturing P&L.
Proficiency with ERP systems and production monitoring software (preferably SAP)
Experience with corporate Operational excellence initiatives, such as Novolex OPX360, and working in an environment of accountability through RCCA/KPI and weekly reporting on operational activities.

Key Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
Excellent communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between shop-floor operators and executive leadership.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.

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Company Benefits:

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [email protected].

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