Maintenance Mechanic - Beverage Canning Line
About The Position
Etz Hayim owns and operates the brands Cycling Frog and Lazarus Naturals, with a vertically integrated business model that spans farming, extraction, processing, packaging, and warehousing. Lazarus Naturals focuses on providing safe and accessible CBD products, while Cycling Frog aims to normalize casual use THC products by offering affordable THC beverages. This role is based in Portland, OR and reports to the Director of Engineering. We are seeking a skilled and reliable Maintenance Mechanic to support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our beverage canning and packaging equipment. This hands-on role is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventative maintenance, minimizing downtime, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.
Requirements
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in food, beverage or packaging environments.
- Experience working with canning lines, fillers, seamers, conveyors, pumps, or packaging equipment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to safely troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, chilling and steam systems.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem solving skills
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on beverage canning, filling, packaging, labeling, and conveyor equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and basic electrical issues to minimize production downtime.
- Respond quickly to line stoppages and production equipment failures.
- Inspect equipment regularly and identify wear, damage, or potential failure points before breakdowns occur.
- Support equipment changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and line adjustments.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and parts inventory documentation.
- Work closely with Production and Quality teams to ensure equipment is operating safely and producing within specification.
- Assist in the maintenance of facilities equipment to support the line, such as a steam boiler, chillers, air compressors, water distribution and CO2 systems.
- Assist with the installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment or line improvements.
- Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance workspace.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance, FSA/HSA for eligible plans, life insurance, EAP, and more)
- Five weeks PTO & three paid holidays per year
- Employee discount program
- Fully stocked kitchen
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
