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Food Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Job in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, 97308, USA
Listing for: Yamasa USA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Join Our Team on Graveyard Shift! Help Us Keep the “Best Soy Sauce in the Universe” Flowing! We’re looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Mechanic to keep our production facility running safely and efficiently. If you enjoy solving mechanical problems, minimizing downtime, and working with a variety of equipment, this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant machinery and equipment
  • Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
  • Support upkeep of buildings, vehicles, and forklifts
  • Respond to emergency repairs quickly and effectively
  • Partner with vendors for parts and equipment needs
  • Help identify and improve workplace safety as part of the Safety Committee
  • Assist with general facility and equipment maintenance as needed
What You Bring
  • 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience (plant environment preferred)
  • 1+ year of safety committee experience in food manufacturing (preferred)
  • Strong skills in welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, boilers, and compressors
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems
  • Experience maintaining forklifts and vehicles
  • Organized, reliable, and able to handle emergency repairs
Physical & Work Requirements
  • Lift up to 75 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods
  • Climb ladders, work at heights, and move freely throughout the facility
  • Comfortable in varying conditions (noise, dust, heat/cold, indoor/outdoor)
  • Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and equipment operation
  • Flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and on‑call emergencies
Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Technical training in mechanics or related field OR 5+ years of hands‑on plant maintenance experience
  • Valid driver’s license and forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
Other Requirements

All candidates must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

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