Maintenance Technician

Overview

Glory Bee started in 1975 with a dream of providing natural, healthy ingredients for the people of our community. Now in our second generation of leadership, our family-owned and operated business strives to be the preferred partner of True Source certified honey and other high-quality natural and organic ingredients in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, while using our business as a force for good.

We seek team members who have an affinity for natural ingredients, healthy living, and genuine relationships. Our culture is very community oriented; we are sustainable, we are stewards of the land and of the people, and we are committed to paving a way to a profitable future. Our vision is a healthy world where bees and people thrive.

We are seeking a new-bee to join our Maintenance team and help ensure that our equipment and facilities are running smoothly, enabling us to distribute our high-quality honey and other natural food ingredients.

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform preventative maintenance and on-demand troubleshooting to maintain safe and efficient material handling equipment, production lines, and building systems  be successful in this role you will exhibit strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and independent problem-solving skills. Your work each day could entail repairing faulty equipment, moving office furniture, or organizing parts and cleaning the maintenance shop, while also being available to address unexpected interruptions in support of a seamless production line.

Work tasks are performed both inside and outside, and while the primary work location is at our Production Facility, located at 1680 Irving Road Eugene OR, this role will support both Glory Bee locations (1680 Irving Road & 29548 Airport Road), which could require driving between sites. Must have clean driving record and insurance. The work week for this full time hourly role is Monday through Friday during the day shift, starting as early as 6:00am each morning.

• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and service on machines
• Assists moving furniture, equipment, and replacing worn or damaged parts
• Detects, reports and repairs improper machine operation and faulty equipment
• Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
• Operates standard maintenance tools in accordance with departmental and safety policies and procedures
• Reads and understands general concepts of mechanical and electrical schematics
• Effectively utilizes the CMMS to complete assigned duties and tasks

• 1-3 years of related maintenance experience is required; 5 or more years experience is preferred; trade certifications are highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS preventative maintenance tracking system/s
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems and schematics
• Knowledge of HVAC and refrigerant systems
• Ability to properly utilize a variety hand and power tools
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical schematics
• Strong problem solving, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and cultivate relationships with others
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to drive between both Eugene, Oregon locations as needed, to complete assigned work tasks
• Experience with fabrication and welding is highly desired, but not required
• Knowledge of programmable controllers and associated software, a plus

• Dynamic, forward thinking company that is passionate about healthy living, sustainability and quality, natural ingredients and products
• Rewards and recognition for superior performance
• Collaborative environment fostering teamwork and accountability
• Exceptional benefits program
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We are tobacco and drug free (to include marijuana).