Maintenance Mechanic

7b26a3fa-f009-4ea0-964e-bb1bee05bea0•Portland, OR

2d•$28 - $43

About The Position

Quality Harvest Foods is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair production equipment and facilities. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, alignment, disassembly, repair, and upkeep of industrial machinery to restore or improve equipment reliability and operational uptime. The mechanic follows diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer instructions, and uses appropriate equipment and techniques to operate machinery and fabricate components to established quality standards. The position supports plant safety and quality programs, follows OSHA and hazardous-material and waste procedures, uses required PPE, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace. The mechanic documents and communicates work, collaborates across teams, uses the work order system, and participates in 5S initiatives and continuous learning. This is an alternative night-shift position scheduled from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Pay is competitive, with higher compensation for candidates holding an LME license. Quality Harvest Foods describes a supportive team environment, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
Strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills.
Experience maintaining and repairing processing and packaging equipment.
Ability to read schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Previous experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
Willingness and ability to work varying shifts, including weekends, nights, and/or overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Electrical and controls experience.
LME license; candidates with an LME license receive higher compensation.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, gearboxes, pneumatic tools, and production machinery.
Follow diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer instructions; diagnose and resolve malfunctions.
Troubleshoot, install, align, disassemble, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical equipment to restore or improve reliability and operational uptime.
Support the plant safety program and comply with OSHA regulations and hazardous-material and waste procedures, using required PPE.
Document and communicate work actions, address irregularities, and respond to ongoing team needs.
Implement quality measures to improve customer satisfaction and reduce recurring issues.
Diagnose and address issues that constrain the manufacturing process.
Operate machinery and fabricate components using appropriate equipment and techniques in accordance with quality standards.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workplace, including individual work areas and designated manufacturing spaces.
Participate in and advocate for 5S initiatives.
Use computer skills to interface with the work order system and continue learning new processes and methodologies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
FSA/HSA plans.
Employee life and voluntary life options.
Voluntary financial protection plans.
401(k) plan with a 4% match.
11 paid holidays.
Vacation.
Oregon sick pay.
Monthly bonus.
Employee referral bonus.
Benefits eligibility for full-time employees begins on the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
Supportive, cross-functional team environment with opportunities to grow.