Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic II
About The Position
The Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic II supports maintenance and repair operations at an onsite dairy manufacturing plant in Clackamas, Oregon. The role ensures reliable operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment throughout the facility. Responsibilities include diagnosing equipment failures, performing preventive maintenance, repairing and rebuilding machinery, supporting production operations, and minimizing equipment downtime. The position requires an experienced, safety-focused maintenance professional who can work independently, respond to breakdowns, perform scheduled maintenance, and support continuous improvement in a food manufacturing environment. The assignment is initially 90 days, with a possible extension and potential conversion to full-time employment. Upon conversion, the employee must join the onsite union.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Hands-on mechanical and/or electrical equipment repair experience.
- Knowledge of fabrication and machine shop tools.
- Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical diagrams, equipment schematics, and maintenance and repair manuals.
- Ability to diagnose equipment problems and implement corrective solutions.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to complete maintenance reports and work orders.
- Strong safety awareness and understanding of industrial maintenance procedures.
- Ability to work onsite on third shift and willingness to work at least one weekend day.
- Availability for overtime when required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience repairing and maintaining industrial machinery, conveyor systems, compressors, and chillers.
- Experience with machine rebuilding, fabrication, and mechanical component replacement.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and machine shop tools and equipment.
- Electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.
- Experience with programmable controllers, industrial automation equipment, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
- Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Mild steel and stainless steel welding experience and industrial maintenance welding techniques.
- Experience with maintenance work orders, equipment maintenance logs, and spare parts inventory management.
- Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Global Food Safety practices.
- LME (Limited Maintenance Electrical) license preferred.
- OSHA 10 certification nice to have.
- CPR certification nice to have.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective solutions.
- Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
- Repair and rebuild machinery and replace mechanical components.
- Support production operations and minimize equipment downtime.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Complete maintenance reports, work orders, and equipment maintenance logs.
- Support equipment fabrication and welding as needed.
- Follow industrial maintenance, food manufacturing safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures.
- Manage spare parts inventory.
- Work overtime and at least one weekend day when required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
