Night Shift Dairy Plant Technician

Kinsley Power Systems; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maintenance Technician/Electrician at Tillamook County Creamery Association is on-site in Boardman, Oregon, working nights to troubleshoot and repair dairy processing plant equipment, packaging lines, and supporting utilities.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining production machines, performing preventive maintenance, reading drawings and manuals, and collaborating with teams to keep operations safe, efficient, and compliant with dairy standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related experience preferred.
• Associate degree or trade school certification preferred.
• Five years’ maintenance/repair experience on packaging and plant equipment preferred.
• Experience with dairy processing equipment and PLC-based controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair dairy processing plant equipment and packaging lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and support utility systems.
• Install and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Read drawings, manuals, and work orders; diagnose issues and implement fixes.
• Ensure safety and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Collaborate with staff at multiple levels and communicate effectively.

Skills

Electrical

Maintenance

Dairy equipment

PLC/Controls

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Team player

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma

Assoc degree

Trade cert

LME

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

PanelView

Devicenet

ControlNet

Job description

The Maintenance Technician/Electrician at Tillamook County Creamery Association is on-site in Boardman, Oregon, working nights to troubleshoot and repair dairy processing plant equipment, packaging lines, and supporting utilities.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining production machines, performing preventive maintenance, reading drawings and manuals, and collaborating with teams to keep operations safe, efficient, and compliant with dairy standards.