Maintenance Technician; Graveyard

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest‑growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals. Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there.

We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer‑owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

The Maintenance Technician will troubleshoot and repair dairy processing plant equipment, packaging equipment and supporting utility systems and equipment.

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment. Complies with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, Packaging Mechanical, Refrigeration, PLC/Process Controls, Dairy Systems Mechanic, Electrical, Welding/Fabrication, and General Maintenance.
• Reads and interprets drawings, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Communicates effectively.
• Acts as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
• Works under pressure, meets deadlines, and is flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates excellent time‑management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.

• High school diploma or GED or 1 to 3 years related experience. Associate’s degree or trade school certification preferred.
• General plant mechanical maintenance history required.
• Allen Bradley PLC programming, Allen Bradley Panel View, Device Net, Control Net, and strong electrical and instrumentation background.
• Strong background and experience working within a team. Follows the One Team values of keeping commitments to each other, valuing each other’s diverse perspectives, and collaborating across the organization toward the same goal.
• Proven ability to methodically think through problems with detailed step‑by‑step processes.

• Sitting
• Standing and/or walking
• Lifting 25 lbs.
• Vision for machine or computer operations
• Hearing

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: .

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug‑Free Workplace.

EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non‑membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.