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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Yoshida Food Products Company
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
HIRING TWO ROCK STAR INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS!

Shift:
Monday-Friday 4 AM-12:30 PM & 10 AM-6:30 PM

Pay: $28-$35 DOE.

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Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing (FT)

At Yoshida Foods International, we manufacture sauces for domestic and international clients. We are seeking a full time Day Maintenance Technician to join our awesome Maintenance Department to ensure smooth operations of the day-to-day of our food manufacturing facility in Portland, OR.

Summary

Yoshida Foods is looking for:

  • A mid-high level skilled production line Technician who understands hydraulics, compressed air, and electrical-mechanical systems.
  • Prefer maintenance experience in food or chemical manufacturing or packaging.
  • All technicians can progress through in-house training to a higher classification and pay.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting base pay per hour: $28-$35. Base pay is dependent on experience.
  • Base pay is determined through a manager's review of skills.
  • 401(k) with employer matching.
  • Health Insurance with Vision & Dental insurance.
  • Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Base plan with buy up options for Short and Long Term Disability insurance.
  • Voluntary Buy-up Life and AD&D insurance.
  • Paid time off and sick leave.
  • Professional development assistance.

Timeline And Hours

  • We are looking to hire new technicians for our maintenance team ASAP!
  • This is a 40-hour/week position with some requested overtime if the team needs support, and some required overtime with advanced notice if production is planned on weekends.
  • We are hiring for the Day Shift - typically Monday-Friday, 8-10 hour shifts.
  • During the training period (first 60 days), shift flexibility may be needed.

Team Member

The right team member in this role will be a:

  • A reliable mid-high-level technician who is willing to work with a strong team.
  • Should be proactive and observant, and detail-oriented with good communication skills.
  • Should have an aptitude for preventative maintenance to keep equipment running without waiting for it to break down.
  • Adherence to good manufacturing practices applies to all employees (GMPs).

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

  • All technicians: Perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on various equipment associated with food processing and packaging.
  • Prioritize the production line to stay up and running.
  • Promptly communicate to production supervisors, maintenance manager, and co-workers on work status, the need for assistance, parts needed, follow-through, and pass down information for another technician to take over.
  • Maintain work completion records and logs, including a computerized work order system as needed.
  • Comply with all Departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Prefer experience with food processing (sauce and beverage preferred) and packaging equipment but will consider candidates with similar experience in other manufacturing environments.
  • Aptitude for dealing with issues common to electro-mechanics.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, and Safety Data Sheets.
  • Thorough knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in plant maintenance and repair activities.
  • Adhere to the Lock out, Tag out the program, and possess a Safety mindset.
  • Works well independently and with others, good communicator, and is organized.
  • Basic shop math is associated with maintenance activities.

Equipment, Machinery, And Tools Use

  • Standard shop tools and equipment, lathe, pipe-threader, welder, scissor lift, forklift, etc.

Physical Demands

  • Work performed in the production line, warehouse, and shop.
  • Subject to temperature variation, long hours standing on concrete, and occasionally shifting work hours to support production and team staffing.

Education And Training

  • On-the-job experience, training with an apprentice, or AA degree for mechanical-related technical work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Yoshida Foods International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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About Yoshida Group

Yoshida Foods International is a food manufacturing company that produces Teriyaki and Barbecue sauces under the Yoshida brand label and manufactures carbonated beverages. Yoshida Foods International has been in business for over forty years and was founded by Junki Yoshida. Yoshida Gourmet Teriyaki Sauce is made and packaged in Portland, Oregon USA and ships and is sold worldwide.

Salary : $28 - $35

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