Night Maintenance Technician - Dairy Plant & PLCs

Tillamook County Creamery Association; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tillamook County Creamery Association is seeking a Maintenance Technician (NIGHTS) to troubleshoot and repair dairy processing and packaging equipment at our Oregon facility. You will maintain production machines and support utility systems, ensuring safe, efficient operation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience; associate degree or trade certification is a plus. Strong mechanical and electrical skills with PLC knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 years related experience.
• Associate degree or trade school certification preferred.
• LME preferred.
• 5+ years’ trouble shooting/repair of packaging and plant equipment preferred.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and electrical background desired.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair dairy processing and packaging equipment.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production machinery.
• Read drawings, manuals and work orders to perform maintenance.
• Work with staff at all levels and maintain safe, clean work areas.
• Demonstrate time-management and ability to work independently.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical background

PLC programming

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or trade certification

LME preferred

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC programming

PanelView

Devicenet

Controlnet

Ammonia refrigeration experience

Job description

The Tillamook County Creamery Association is seeking a Maintenance Technician (NIGHTS) to troubleshoot and repair dairy processing and packaging equipment at our Oregon facility. You will maintain production machines and support utility systems, ensuring safe, efficient operation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience; associate degree or trade certification is a plus. Strong mechanical and electrical skills with PLC knowledge are valued.