2nd-Shift Food Plant Mechanic – Preventive & Repairs

Newly Weds Foods- Pendleton, OR; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

Employee Incentive Plan

Flexible Spending Account

401K / Cash Accumulation Plan-401K

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Vacation Plan

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Job summary

New Weds Foods in Pendleton, Oregon, is seeking a Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on production machinery as part of the maintenance team. This 2nd shift role runs from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and focuses on improving equipment reliability and glove quality.

The position requires an Associate degree in Maintenance Technology or equivalent, plus 1–5 years of food manufacturing experience and strong knowledge of GMP and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology or equivalent
• 1-5 years of food manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of maintenance jargon and best practices; OSHA, safety
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• GMP/production knowledge

Responsibilities

• Perform machine set up and repair for assembly and packaging equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment.
• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
• Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed.
• Communicate issues and solve problems with Production staff regarding quality and safety concerns.
• Record maintenance data per Maintenance Manager, e.g., work orders and time cards.
• Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Participate in overtime assignments as needed.
• Provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Climb stairs and ladders; work at heights as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager.
• Flex schedule to cover absences and business needs

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance Technology

Tools

OSHA standards

Job description

New Weds Foods in Pendleton, Oregon, is seeking a Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on production machinery as part of the maintenance team. This 2nd shift role runs from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM and focuses on improving equipment reliability and glove quality.

The position requires an Associate degree in Maintenance Technology or equivalent, plus 1–5 years of food manufacturing experience and strong knowledge of GMP and OSHA standards.