On-Site Beverage Can Line Maintenance Mechanic

Lazarus Naturals; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Five weeks PTO

Employee discount program

Fully stocked kitchen

Job summary

Lazarus Naturals in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support beverage canning and packaging equipment, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and drive preventive maintenance. You will collaborate with Production and Quality teams to keep lines running safely and within specification, assist with equipment install and changeovers, and maintain logs and parts inventory.

This on-site role requires 5+ years in food/beverage maintenance and hands-on experience with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in food, beverage or packaging environments.
• Experience working with canning lines, fillers, seamers, conveyors, pumps, or packaging equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, chilling and steam systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on beverage canning, filling, packaging, labeling, and conveyor equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, and basic electrical issues to minimize production downtime.
• Respond quickly to line stoppages and production equipment failures.
• Inspect equipment regularly and identify wear, damage, or potential failure points before breakdowns occur.
• Support equipment changeovers, startups, shutdowns, and line adjustments.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and parts inventory documentation.
• Work closely with Production and Quality teams to ensure equipment is operating safely and producing within specification.
• Assist in the maintenance of facilities equipment to support the line, such as a steam boiler, chillers, air compressors, water distribution and CO2 systems.
• Assist with the installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment or line improvements.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance workspace.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Steam systems

Packaging equipment

Job description

Lazarus Naturals in Portland, OR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support beverage canning and packaging equipment, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and drive preventive maintenance. You will collaborate with Production and Quality teams to keep lines running safely and within specification, assist with equipment install and changeovers, and maintain logs and parts inventory.

This on-site role requires 5+ years in food/beverage maintenance and hands-on experience with