Facilities Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Suterra is grower‑owned by The Wonderful Company and is part of one of the world’s largest agricultural companies and the global leader in pheromone pest control products. With over 40 years of experience, Suterra produces hundreds of products used in growing regions across five continents. Its state‑of‑the‑art facility in Bend, Oregon integrates research and development, large‑scale pheromone synthesis, product engineering, and manufacturing.

Suterra’s pest control solutions include proprietary aerosol emitters, sprayable formulations, hand‑applied dispensers, and specialized monitoring lures.

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment and utilities as well as driving projects for long‑term improvements in safety, efficiency, capacity and compliance. This role will interface closely with external vendors and internal departments, including health & safety, engineering, supply chain management and operations, and is full‑time on‑site at our Bend, Oregon facility.

• Conduct preventive maintenance for on‑site production systems and facility infrastructure.
• Maintain records of maintenance performed and parts and materials utilized.
• Work with Engineering to develop preventive maintenance programs for new equipment and utilities.
• Coordinate with Operations to schedule equipment and utilities access with minimal impact on production.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance that requires outside vendor support, including requests for quotation, scheduling, safety orientation and permit issuance.

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering and Operations to identify root causes of equipment or utility performance problems.
• Manage parts, tools, drawings and other resources required to facilitate safe and timely repairs.
• Provide recommendations and initiate projects to prevent recurrence of equipment issues and breakdowns.

• Work with Operations and Engineering to generate and implement improvements that enhance safety and efficiency.
• Support the safe installation of new tools and equipment.
• Provide support to the broader Operations team with mechanical and fabrication work.

• $35‑45/hr DOE
• 3 weeks of PTO accrual in first year
• Robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, FSA, fitness reimbursement, preventative care premium credits, and 401(k) with company match

• One to three years of maintenance experience in an industrial plant or field service role.
• Past experience with site utilities including plumbing, compressed air, HVAC, building automation, and fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge of control circuits and troubleshooting controls for pumps, motors and other electrical/mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting and installing programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Strong understanding of pneumatic systems used for production equipment, including cylinder operation, manifold design, and troubleshooting valve assemblies.
• Ability to use and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems while understanding risks to resources and deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for teamwork across multiple functions of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.