Maintenance Technician III Job Warrenton Oregon USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Location: Warrenton

Maintenance Technician III

Department: Warr BIO Maint

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Warrenton - Bio Products

Reporting To: Richard Long

Compensation: $26.72 - $31.40 / hour

Description

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family‑owned, excellence‑driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members’ personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy:
Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

A Maintenance Technician III at Pacific Seafood is a key role on our Maintenance team supporting efforts to repair and upkeep of all buildings, tools, and equipment. This position involves providing preventative maintenance including a safe and sanitary environment to the plant and surrounding grounds and is ideal for someone who is safety conscious, a team player, and can manage their time effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and Repair:

Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex maintenance and repair issues, demonstrating advanced problem‑solving skills and technical expertise.
Take initiative in identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the maintenance operations.
Mentor and train junior technicians, providing guidance on advanced repair techniques and equipment maintenance procedures.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to minimize equipment downtime and maximize production efficiency.
Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to assess equipment performance and recommend modifications for optimization.
Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and installations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Conduct comprehensive inspections and audits of production equipment to identify potential risks and implement corrective measures proactively.
Act as a liaison between production teams and management to communicate maintenance‑related issues, progress, and recommendations effectively.

Communication and

Collaboration:

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with cross‑functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality assurance, to foster collaboration and alignment on maintenance priorities and objectives.
Serve as a primary point of contact for technical support and expertise, providing guidance and assistance to colleagues as needed.
Facilitate regular meetings and training sessions to disseminate best practices, updates on maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
Collaborate with procurement and inventory management teams to ensure adequate availability of spare parts and supplies for maintenance activities.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

What you bring to Pacific Seafood

Education and Experience

Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- A minimum of five years of relevant experience and/or training in maintenance and repair operations.
Preferred
- Advanced technical certifications or specialized training in relevant fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, mechanical).
- Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a maintenance department.
- Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) for scheduling, tracking, and reporting maintenance activities.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work, walking and standing are required only occasionally.
Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without…