Maintenance Technician III

Pacific Seafood; Charleston (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Product purchase program

Job summary

Pacific Seafood in Charleston, Oregon is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to support the maintenance team in repairs and preventative work across buildings, tools, and equipment. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork within a plant environment.

The candidate should have at least five years of related experience and be proficient in CMMS, with strong problem-solving and leadership potential for future growth within the maintenance department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years of relevant maintenance/repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and resolve complex maintenance issues with advanced technical skills.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency in maintenance operations.
• Mentor and train junior technicians in advanced repair techniques.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize equipment performance.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors for specialized repairs and installations.
• Conduct inspections/audits of production equipment and implement corrective actions.
• Act as liaison between production teams and management on maintenance matters.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership potential

CMMS experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

HVAC

Electrical

Mechanical

Job description

Maintenance Technician III

Department: Bandon Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charleston

Reporting To: Mark McClure

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary:

A Maintenance Technician III at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Maintenance team supporting efforts to repair and upkeep of all buildings, tools, and equipment. This position involves providing preventative maintenance including a safe and sanitary environment to the plant and surrounding grounds and is ideal for someone who is safety conscious, a team player, and can manage their time effectively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintenance and Repair:
   • Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex maintenance and repair issues, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
   • Take initiative in identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the maintenance operations.
   • Mentor and train junior technicians, providing guidance on advanced repair techniques and equipment maintenance procedures.
   • Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and maximize production efficiency.
   • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to assess equipment performance and recommend modifications for optimization.
   • Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and installations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
   • Conduct comprehensive inspections and audits of production equipment to identify potential risks and implement corrective measures proactively.
   • Act as a liaison between production teams and management to communicate maintenance-related issues, progress, and recommendations effectively.
2. Communication and Collaboration:
   • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance, to foster collaboration and alignment on maintenance priorities and objectives.
   • Serve as a primary point of contact for technical support and expertise, providing guidance and assistance to colleagues as needed.
   • Facilitate regular meetings and training sessions to disseminate best practices, updates on maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
   • Collaborate with procurement and inventory management teams to ensure adequate availability of spare parts and supplies for maintenance activities.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Education and Experience

• Required
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience and/or training in maintenance and repair operations.
• Preferred
  • Advanced technical certifications or specialized training in relevant fields (e.g., HVAC, CARO, CIRO, EPA, electrical, mechanical).
  • Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a maintenance department.
  • Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member:

• Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is exposed to:

• Office, as well as warehouse environment.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Plant exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid temperatures.
• Standard office equipment and heavy machinery.

Benefits

Total compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
• Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include sick days, holiday pay, vacation, and personal time
• Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.