Maintenance Technician II – Food Processing & PLC

Tofurky; Hood River (OR); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Tofurky is hiring a Maintenance Technician II for our Hood River, Oregon facility. This is a full‑time onsite role on production lines, packaging, and material handling equipment.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and PLC‑controlled systems, and support line startups and changeovers. The position requires at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong electrical skills, and familiarity with CMMS/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or GED; technical training preferred
• Strong electrical troubleshooting across 24VDC, 120/240/480VAC and three‑phase systems
• Experience troubleshooting PLC‑controlled production equipment (Allen‑Bradley or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Working knowledge of VFDs, motor controls, sensors, HMIs, and automated control systems
• Proficiency using electrical testing equipment and standard maintenance tools
• Experience with CMMS/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to work cross‑functionally to resolve equipment and process issues

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and OEM manuals
• Diagnose and repair electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures on food equipment
• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting with diagnostic tools
• Troubleshoot PLC‑controlled equipment and sensors
• Install/repair motors, VFDs, relays, transformers, sensors, and control devices
• Conduct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production lines
• Respond quickly to downtime while upholding food safety and quality
• Assist with startups, changeovers, and commissioning of new equipment
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and parts inventory
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, OSHA, GMPs, HACCP
• Maintain a clean, organized maintenance shop and area

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Schematic interpretation

PLC troubleshooting

VFD knowledge

CMMS/ERP usage

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in Industrial Maintenance or Mechatronics

Tools

Allen‑Bradley PLCs

Multimeters & diagnostic tools

VFDs & motor controls

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Tofurky is hiring a Maintenance Technician II for our Hood River, Oregon facility. This is a full‑time onsite role on production lines, packaging, and material handling equipment.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and PLC‑controlled systems, and support line startups and changeovers. The position requires at least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong electrical skills, and familiarity with CMMS/ERP systems.