Maintenance Mechanic

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Location:

Portland, OR, US, 97220

Employment Type: Hourly
Shift: First
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment and systems in both the DSM, Margarine/Oil. Utilizing skill set, support Production Machine Operators to increase skill level in the department. Decrease equipment down-time utilizing training and skills. Maintain optimal operating condition of equipment using company approved food safety practices/policies.

• Performs corrective maintenance and emergency maintenance on food packaging/processing equipment to maximize machine up-time.
• Completion of scheduled preventative maintenance and work orders assigned to increase asset life.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor equipment mechanical/electrical issues.
• Rebuild pumps, mills, gearboxes and other miscellaneous mechanical entities.
• Assists Production Machine Operators in troubleshooting equipment problems.
• Support production operators with changeovers and machine setups to help increase skill level within production department.
• Miscellaneous assigned projects/duties within the maintenance department.
• Support the SQF Program and promote food safety.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Capable to perform duties of Production Machine Technician. Minor AC/DC electrical troubleshooting skills. Basic understanding of mechanical applications and principles. Basic part identification. At least (2) years of experience in a food manufacturing plant. Basic knowledge of at least two of the following: (a) Packaging equipment repair and maintenance (b) Processing equipment repair and maintenance (c) HVAC systems repair and maintenance (d) Hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repair.

Be able to identify bearing type and size for lubrication. Be able to identify the correct lubrication and amount for the application on all lubricated surfaces.

• Must demonstrate mechanical competency and be able to perform some work on support equipment.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic packaging equipment.
• Basic electrical competency.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in JDE, able to create and close out work orders.
• Basic use of hand/power tools.
• Basic use of shop equipment.
• An understanding and history of following GMP and other related food manufacturing policies.
• Knowledge and utilization of safety programs such as LOTO and confined space entry.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and diagrams and to understand and follow verbal instruction and basic hand drawn documents.

Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for food service and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready‑to‑go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.

As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours.

Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs
• Hourly Base Range of $0.00 - $0.00*

* The “base hourly range” provided above is a good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this position in the specified markets. Ventura Foods reserves the right to pay outside of the given range based on a variety of factors including but not limited to: candidate skills and experience, complexity of the job, budgetary factors, and location/geography. Ventura Foods conducts regular reviews of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the…