Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY: Work closely with the maintenance and operation teams to address and resolve equipment and manufacturing obstacles, and mechanical/electrical problems. Performs routine maintenance while minimizing line downtime. 

Reports To: Maintenance Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for repair and operation of industrial machinery.
• Utilize technical skills and knowledge in electrical/electronics (PLCs, A/C and D/C motors and drives, control logic, schematics, and troubleshooting) to work on machinery, support continuous process manufacturing, and achieve machine uptime metrics.
• Troubleshoot problems and eliminate manufacturing constraints.
• Maintain necessary parts and maintenance supplies in an organized manner.
• Perform and document plant preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Demonstrates a high level of safety focus and awareness via maintenance actions and support within the facility.
• Establish positive rapport and provide proactive customer service to all production employees and the operations team.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Attention to detail in completing work tasks, cooperative attitude and being reliable and responsible.
• Supports the QA department to ensure the implementation of maintenance procedures to protect food product.

Special Skills/Training

• Experience reading technical drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge and practical applications experience in electrical/electronics, PLCs, A/C and D/C motors, and drives and controls.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Knowledge of CMMS and computer literacy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting and repair.
• Must have skills and abilities to independently perform maintenance on electrical controls, adjustable motor drives, and gearboxes.
• A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English. (Without an interpreter)
• Ability to work in a team environment in a positive manner of respect, cooperation & flexibility.
• Ability to operate a forklift and scissor man lift.

Experience/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. (Post high school technical training and experience preferred)
• 3 years of previous plant maintenance experience working with electrical and/or mechanical equipment.
• Prior food processing/food safety experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 55 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to reach and crawl to access machinery and equipment.
• Prolonged standing and repetitive bending.
• Ability to see to read documentation and hear instructions.
• Must be willing to work overtime as necessary.

Working Conditions

• Work is completed on equipment inside and outside food grade facility.
• Smock and hairnet (beard net if necessary) are required within the facility.
• Occasional outside work is necessary.
• There is a moderate level of noise while the plant is in production.
• Personal protective equipment is required to be used for certain activities.

Hazelnut Growers of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize and encourage the valuable and enriching contribution that people from all backgrounds and experiences bring to our organization. As a values-based cooperative, we believe all individuals should be treated on the basis of merit without prejudice.

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