Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Pacific Coast Producers is a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, seeking a Maintenance Mechanic M1 and/or M2 for its Production Facility in Salem, OR. The facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products in various styles, colors, and flavors and employs 70‑100 employees. PCP invests in its people and advances a culture of service so each employee can help make affordable, high‑quality food for customers across North America.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production machinery, conveyors, pumps, process piping, mixers, boilers, compressors, blowers, wastewater systems, and facility infrastructure.
• Perform precision alignment, leveling, and balancing of equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair boilers, steam systems, compressed air systems, blowers, and wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform forklift and material-handling equipment maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting (engines, hydraulics, electrical, and safety systems).
• Safely drive and operate forklifts, aerial equipment, and other vehicles required to complete maintenance or facilities work.
• Carry out general facilities maintenance and upkeep, including HVAC, lighting, doors, and building systems.
• Fabricate, weld, and machine components for equipment repair, modification, or installation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment for major overhauls and rebuilds.
• Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and mechanical drawings to support installation and troubleshooting.
• Support production changeovers, sanitation schedules, and setups in line with GMP and HACCP requirements.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new process, utility, and facility systems.
• Use CMMS to log work orders, inspections, and maintenance history.
• Train and mentor junior technicians in technical skills and safe work practices.
• Follow all lockout/tagout, boiler safety, confined space, hot work, forklift operation, aerial lift safety, and OSHA requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of a millwright or industrial maintenance apprenticeship strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of maintenance and millwright experience, preferably in food manufacturing.