Maintenance Technician II: PLC & Equipment Repair

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. in Salem, OR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician (MT1) to perform preventative and urgent maintenance on production equipment.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, diagnosing issues, and repairing PLC-controlled systems to keep output aligned with production schedules. The position requires 3–5 years as a multi-craft technician, with flexibility for varied shifts (day, swing, or graveyard) and a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as a multi-craft industrial technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and urgent maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment with PLCs and controls.
• Prioritize downtime issues to meet production needs.
• Assist with installation of new equipment as needed.
• Communicate with all departments and attend on-site meetings.
• Perform facilities-related tasks and handle special projects.
• Follow OSHA safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Wiring diagrams

PLC repair

Communication

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or degree

Tools

PLC systems

Industrial tools

Job description

Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. in Salem, OR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician (MT1) to perform preventative and urgent maintenance on production equipment.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, diagnosing issues, and repairing PLC-controlled systems to keep output aligned with production schedules. The position requires 3–5 years as a multi-craft technician, with flexibility for varied shifts (day, swing, or graveyard) and a strong commitment to safety.