Maintenance Tech II or III - $27+/hour DOE

Post Consumer Brands•Eugene, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news. The Eugene, Oregon plant produces both organic and non‑organic granola, with annual production of up to 52 million pounds. The site supports a team of more than 200 manufacturing and support employees and plays an important role in supplying private label granola products across the U.S. Eugene is known for its strong focus on sustainability, outdoor recreation, and innovation. Home to the University of Oregon, the city is widely recognized as the birthplace of Nike, reflecting its long‑standing connection to athletics and performance culture and is also known as Track Town USA. Another frequent cry in Eugene establishments is "Go Ducks," celebrating the triumphs of the U of O men's and women's sports teams. Eugene offers abundant access to parks, trails, and natural beauty, along with a vibrant arts and food scene, creating an engaging and lifestyle‑oriented community for employees and their families.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
2+ years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electro-mechanical, controls and automation role
Basic computer skills to utilize CMMS tools and training opportunities

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance experience in a food manufacturing facility
Previous experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding
Previous experience with power transmission components; belt drives, chain drives, bearings, motors & gears
Experience with operation and maintenance of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lift

Responsibilities

Work with hand tools, power tools, shop equipment and mobile lifts to perform daily maintenance tasks and troubleshooting of packaging, production and utilities equipment including: extruders, dryers, high speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, low pressure boilers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems
Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance responsibilities in a safe, effective, and compliant manner
Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training on mechanical components
Utilize CMMS system for work orders, PM’s and parts location
Utilize equipment manuals, identify major equipment functions, and identify needed parts and assemblies for repair/replacement
Train operations staff on operating systems and operator basic care responsibilities
Become the primary tech owner of a production line.
Perform minor equipment rebuilds without support, (i.e. cylinders, valves etc)
Accurately execute preventive maintenance schedules as well as inform management of problem areas within their area
Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed
Must exhibit sound judgment, tact, courtesy on a daily basis, and have excellent rapport with staff members.
Other duties, as assigned