Maintenance Technician 1

About the Role

This position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and skilled repairs on production equipment, building systems, and facility infrastructure. The role involves monitoring equipment and systems for performance, safety, and effectiveness, as well as conducting equipment failure analysis to complete preventive and unscheduled maintenance activities. In Salem, Oregon, this position also supports facility operations, including HVAC systems, boilers, wastewater systems, building mechanical equipment, plumbing infrastructure, utilities, grounds, contractor coordination, and overall site maintenance.

Responsibilities

All Locations

• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, including conveyor systems and production equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Performs scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and building systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs minor mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing issues.
• Assists in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and production downtime events.
• Responds to maintenance work orders, service requests, and equipment breakdowns.
• Maintains cleanliness, organization, and safety of maintenance work areas.
• Ensures tools, equipment, and spare parts are properly maintained and stored.
• Completes maintenance logs, work orders, inspection reports, and preventive maintenance documentation accurately.
• Assists higher-level technicians with complex repairs, installations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Responds to maintenance calls and emergencies as directed.
• Attends company-required training classes.
• Complies with company policies and OSHA safety regulations.
• Collaborates with production and support departments to ensure food safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
• Reports hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment issues promptly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salem, Oregon Only

• Maintains overall facility infrastructure and associated building systems.
• Performs preventive and reactive maintenance on facility equipment and site assets.
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains building mechanical systems including HVAC equipment, boilers, wastewater treatment systems, plumbing systems, and related utilities.
• Performs and assists with facility plumbing repairs and resolves plumbing-related issues.
• Conducts basic repairs on facility electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems.
• Monitors facility utility systems and building equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Responds to building alarms, utility interruptions, and facility emergency situations.
• Supports and coordinates activities of facility contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Assists with facility improvement projects, equipment installations, and building modifications.
• Performs basic carpentry and building repair work as needed.
• Supports grounds and exterior building maintenance activities.
• Participates in troubleshooting motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and building control systems.
• Maintains records related to facility inspections, preventive maintenance activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with OSHA, environmental, and facility safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ experience in a high-speed packaging, manufacturing, facilities maintenance, or similar industrial environment.
• Formal training in one or more of the following: air conditioning/HVAC, welding, machining, auto repair, electronics, industrial mechanics, building maintenance, or facility systems.
• Vocational training, trade school education, military technical training, or technical certifications accepted in lieu of experience.

Skills

• Mechanical Repair
• Preventive Maintenance
• Equipment Operations
• Facilities Maintenance (Salem, OR only)
• Building Systems Knowledge
• HVAC Systems Knowledge
• Maintenance Planning
• Technical Aptitude
• Problem Solving Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Safety and OSHA Compliance
• Dependable
• Strong Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Customer Service Orientation
• Operational Excellence

Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
• May work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• May lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs.
• May occasionally work at heights, in confined spaces, or around operating machinery while following established safety procedures.