Maintenance Technician - Swing Shift or Graveyard Shift

Reser's Fine Foods; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Wellness programs

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Reser's Fine Foods is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to perform preventative and urgent upkeep of production machinery and equipment. This role emphasizes prioritizing downtime to meet production needs and interpreting blueprints and wiring diagrams.

You will troubleshoot electrical systems, operate PLCs, and assist with new equipment installation while collaborating across departments and with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager on special projects and routine facilities tasks.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; technical cert preferred.
• 3–5 years as a multi-craft industrial technician.
• Intermediate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated intermediate troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment; flexible hours including weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and urgent maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Prioritize downtime issues to meet production needs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Perform intermediate electrical duties (minor troubleshooting, starters, sensors, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment with timing and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Communicate with all departments, customers and other engineering and production functions; attend on-site meetings as required.
• Assist with installation of new equipment as required.
• Perform additional duties including facilities tasks and special projects as assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certificate or degree preferred

Job description

Description

Must have own tools.

General Summary

Performs preventative and urgent maintenance of production machinery and equipment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

1. Effectively perform the duties associated with the MT 1 job description.
2. Prioritize downtime issues to meet production needs.
3. Read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
4. Perform intermediate electrical duties (minor troubleshooting, starters, sensors, etc.)
5. Troubleshoot and effectively repair equipment with timing and programmable logic controls (PLCs).
6. Communicate appropriately with all departments, customers and other engineering and production functions, attend meetings on site as required.
7. Assist with the installation of new equipment as required.
8. Perform additional duties as assigned including, but not limited to all facilities related tasks and work on special projects as required or assigned by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager.

Job Specifications

1. Effectively fulfill all requirements of the MT 1 job description.
2. In depth knowledge of OSHA safety standards and regulations.
3. High school diploma or equivalent required, technical certificate or degree preferred.
4. 3-5 years of experience working as a multi-craft industrial technician.
5. Proven intermediate knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems maintenance.
6. Demonstrated intermediate troubleshooting skills.
7. Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment.
8. Excellent time-management skills
9. Work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

1. Processed and refrigerated foods manufacturing plant.
2. Wet or dry environment with temperatures ranging from 25f to 115f.
3. Lifting up to 50lbs repeatably.
4. Production demands may require short notice overtime and weekend scheduling.

Recipe for Success

Reser's is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser's has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser's family of brands include Reser's American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser's operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid holidays and vacation time to name few!

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment where people choose a lasting career because Reser's care about their personal development & safety, and delivers a rewarding work experience.

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