Maintenance Technician 2
About The Position
Tofurky is hiring a Maintenance Technician II for its maintenance team at the Hood River, Oregon facility. This is a full-time, onsite, hourly, non-exempt role in a food manufacturing environment. The technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves production equipment, with a strong emphasis on automated processing and packaging equipment and associated electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The work supports equipment reliability, reduced production downtime, food safety, product quality, and workplace safety. The position’s typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional schedule flexibility may be needed to support staff on multiple shifts and business priorities, and weekend work is infrequently required. Remote work is not offered.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; food or beverage manufacturing is preferred.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills involving 24VDC, 120VAC, 240VAC, 480VAC, and three-phase industrial systems.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled production equipment, such as Allen-Bradley or similar systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Working knowledge of VFDs, motor controls, industrial sensors, HMIs, and automated control systems.
- Proficiency using electrical testing equipment and standard maintenance tools.
- Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and/or ERPs.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally to resolve equipment and process issues.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, or crouch for extended periods; lift up to 75 pounds; climb ladders; work in tight spaces; and move equipment as needed.
- Comfort working in hot, cold, wet, noisy, or varied-temperature environments and in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Nice To Haves
- Technical degree or vocational training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with food processing, packaging, filling, and conveying equipment.
- Basic PLC programming or online troubleshooting experience.
- Certification in NFPA 70E Electrical Safety, OSHA safety training, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of BRC, HACCP, GMP, and food safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and OEM manuals.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures on food processing and packaging equipment.
- Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting using wiring diagrams, schematics, multimeters, clamp meters, and other diagnostic tools.
- Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment, including electrical faults, failed inputs and outputs, sensors, motor controls, communication issues, and component failures.
- Install, repair, and replace motors, VFDs, contactors, overloads, relays, power supplies, transformers, circuit breakers, sensors, photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, encoders, and control devices.
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production, packaging, conveying, and material-handling equipment.
- Respond to equipment failures to minimize downtime while maintaining food safety and product quality.
- Assist with equipment startups, changeovers, line adjustments, and commissioning of new equipment.
- Analyze recurring equipment failures and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Work with production, quality, sanitation, and other teams to resolve equipment issues.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts inventory.
- Comply with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.
- Follow GMPs, HACCP requirements, allergen-control procedures, and sanitary maintenance practices.
- Perform maintenance in ways that support food safety and minimize contamination risks.
- Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and work area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
