What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Apprentice position at Willamette Valley Pie Co.?
Job Maintenance Apprentice
Organization Willamette Valley Pie Co.
Primary Location Silverton, OR (production facility)
Classification Seasonal to Hire
Reports to Maintenance Manager
Date 04/25/25
About Us:
Willamette Valley Pie Company can be described as a 25-year-old startup! All the fun of an entrepreneurial startup with the stability of an established, family owned, company based in the heart of the Willamette Valley of Oregon! In 1999 our founder Gerald Roth started freezing berries that had been grown on his multi-generational family farm. Shortly thereafter, Willamette Valley Pie Company was formed. We quickly expanded from fruit processing to pie manufacturing and now a full line of premium, scratch made, all-natural desserts. WVPC is rapidly expanding nationwide as a premium private label and branded pie/dessert manufacturer!
Our Company Values & Culture:
- Family First: We make a way for you to be there when it counts. Don’t miss the baseball game, the school play or your anniversary- we all help each other keep priorities straight!
- GRIT: We rest at the end, not in the middle. If you are looking for an easy role, please don’t apply. Everyone here grinds and pushes the limit on what’s possible.
- Growth: Failure happens, own it and grow. We make big decisions and move quickly, sometimes that means we miss. But we always fail forwards and find the way to grow.
- Buy-In: Everyone that’s here, wants to be here. We believe high performers like to be surrounded by other high performers and if they are, they will stick around. So, we built our team that way.
Maintenance Apprentice – $19–$23/hr (DOE) | Day & Graveyard Shifts Available
Are you the kind of person who enjoys taking things apart just to see how they work? Do you have a mechanical mindset, a basic understanding of hand tools, and the drive to learn more? If so, this is your shot to get your foot in the door.
We’re hiring for two Maintenance Apprentice positions—one for early days and one for late graveyard. These roles are built for individuals who may not have a ton of experience but are hungry to learn and grow into a skilled technician.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment
- Work side-by-side with experienced technicians who will train you on the job
- Perform basic maintenance tasks and learn preventive maintenance routines
- Keep tools and work areas clean and organized
- Follow all safety protocols and help build a strong safety culture
- Setup and tear down food proccessing equipment
What We’re Looking For:
- A mechanical mindset—whether you’ve worked on cars, built stuff, or just love using tools
- Basic hand tool knowledge (we’ll show you the rest)
- A strong work ethic and willingness to show up and learn every day
- Someone who asks questions, takes feedback, and wants to grow
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Pay & Perks:
- $19–$23/hr, depending on experience
- Full-time, stable work
- Opportunities to train, grow, and move up
- Great team, strong values, and a place where you can build a future
Benefits
We pride ourselves in providing an employee-friendly work environment that includes:
- 25% employee discount at retail store
- Dry climate-controlled working environment
Physical Demands
- Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 25lbs regularly and up to 75lbs occasionally.
- Ability to stand for full 8 hour shifts.
Shift
- 5:00am-2:30pm
- 7:30pm-5:00am
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23
