Maintenance Mechanic

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic for a food industry client located in Portland, Oregon.

The Maintenance Mechanic will be in charge of repairs and maintaining machinery, mechanical equipment, freezers and/or facilities -- you MUST have an excellent understanding of production and packaging equipment and be skilled in welding, repairs and preventative maintenance!

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Routine maintenance, repair and installation of all production and packaging equipment

• Maintain equipment’s productivity to minimize downtime or malfunctions--some tasks are required to be performed within rigid time frames to maximize productivity.

• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments

• Ensure all work areas are clean, safe and following company GMPs

• Maintain accurate records of work performed on work orders, maintenance calls and preventative maintenance reports

• Document all repairs and line calls

• Comply with all company policies and procedures and maintains a safe working environment

• Respond to maintenance, line stoppage calls and emergency repairs quickly and efficiently

• Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

• Flexible to work on call if needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid mechanical aptitude

• Flexible and respond to department needs with a sense of urgency

• Strong understanding of production and packaging equipment

• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Operate man-lift equipment (with proper in-house training/certifications)

• Work both individually and as a member of a fast-paced team

• Welding skills (preferred) and all portable and hand tools

Qualifications:

• Communicate effectively

• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred

• Minimum 3 years manufacturing maintenance experience

• Must operate in a professional manner and support and adhere to all policies, procedures and company values

• LME license preferred but not mandatory

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at heights, using ladders, scissor lifts, boom lift and other equipment. Work may be performed on roof, with appropriate PPE provided

• Repetitive lifting, up to 50lbs frequently, up to 75lbs occasionally. Regular bending, kneeling and grasping

• Stand/walk for 8 to 12 hours

• Ability to wear all required PPE and follow all established safety procedures. Required PPE is based upon job tasks and/or location

DETAILS:

• 4/10 shifts

• Sunday - Wednesday

• 8:00pm - 6:30am

• $32/hr to start

• You must be able to start on day shift for training for a couple months, then move to graveyard shift.