Maintenance Tech IV (LME preferred or Electrician) - $40+/hr DOE

Post Consumer Brands • Eugene, OR

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician roles are accountable for successful, timely, and accurate repair and maintenance of production and packaging equipment. Our Maintenance Technicians regularly inspect equipment, structures, and material for wear and tear, and are accountable for completing work orders and ad hoc repairs assigned to them. The Maintenance team will safely and effectively use hand tools and power tools to perform these repair and preventative maintenance tasks in a food safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
• Completed Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician, Oregon Journeyman Industrial Electrician, Oregon Journeyman Welder with experience in Sanitary Welding certifications or related field, OR 5+ years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, or electro-mechanical role in a food manufacturing facility and completion of Company approved training programs.
• 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 lifts

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
• Perform detailed troubleshooting and repairs in accordance with licensed trade skills as appropriate
• 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
• Perform troubleshooting and PM on equipment throughout the plant
• Perform field rebuilds of complex equipment of designated production lines without outside support and participate in major equipment rebuilds with additional tech support
• Train other maintenance technicians to maintain production lines
• Develop basic electronic knowledge for troubleshooting production lines
• Manage contractors as needed
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED