Night-Shift Maintenance Technician: Water Recovery

Simplot Company; Ontario (OR); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.R. Simplot Company in Ontario, United States, seeks a maintenance technician to ensure efficient operation of all industrial mechanical equipment at the GF Plant. You will perform lubrication, oil analysis, troubleshooting and repairs across processing, packaging and plant systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment disassembly/reassembly, welding, and assisting in training other plant personnel while maintaining safety, GMPs and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years of industrial or food processing mechanical experience required. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Associate degree or technical certification is preferred.
• Must demonstrate qualification through a hands-on job skill evaluation.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid equipment operator’s license with a Lift Truck and platform within 30 days of starting the bid.
• Able to perform sound welds in accordance with the qualifications required by applicable welding code, standards, and/or project specifications include wire feed, stick, Heliarc, Oxy‑Acetylene and sanitary (food-safe) welds for repair and fabrication required.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must provide required tools administered at offer stage.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training

Responsibilities

• Lubricate pumps, motors, hydraulic systems and product transport systems following company or manufacturer specifications.
• Maintain oil inventories and oil storage areas.
• Perform oil analysis on identified equipment and take corrective action with results.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment at the Water Recovery Plant to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair processing and cutting equipment to minimize downtime.
• Wire feed and stick weld on stainless steel, black iron, aluminum and other metals for repair and fabrication.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment throughout the Water Recovery Plant and packaging areas.
• Perform skilled duties such as painting, carpentry, cement masonry, plumbing, drywall for maintenance of facilities.
• Assist in setting up mechanical and hydro cutting systems for production runs and maintain high-speed cutter heads.
• Perform preventative maintenance and manage inventories, work orders and planning.
• Maintain safety, food safety, sanitation and GMPs; ensure proper procedures.
• Communicate with team members and support groups; support training of plant personnel.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Welding

Forklift license

Oil analysis

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical certification

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company in Ontario, United States, seeks a maintenance technician to ensure efficient operation of all industrial mechanical equipment at the GF Plant. You will perform lubrication, oil analysis, troubleshooting and repairs across processing, packaging and plant systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, equipment disassembly/reassembly, welding, and assisting in training other plant personnel while maintaining safety, GMPs and sanitation standards.