McMinnville Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Maintenance Technician role is located at McMinnville Creamery in McMinnville, OR. Shifts are 6 am-4:30 pm, Sunday - Wednesday. This is an hourly position with a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance. The role is safety-sensitive.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on stainless equipment, including welding preferred.
• Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to complete PM’s, WO’s and WR’s generated daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually, by hours and 2-year timely and properly per the instructions.
• Maintain routine maintenance on various pumps and valves within the creamery.
• Assist with routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Perform electrical maintenance, as appropriate for ability under direction of Lead or Manager.
• Request for parts and supplies needed in written form via email or through CMMS.
• Operate and manage wastewater Dissolved Air Filtration system to be in compliance within the wastewater discharge permit.
• Follow safety, quality assurance and other company policies and practices required as an employee of this company.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid the Maintenance Manager or Lead with selecting contract help for equipment, electrical and building repair, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in maintenance trade or at least three years of experience with electrical and mechanical maintenance preferred.
• Ability to frequently lift/carry up to 60 lbs, occasionally lift up to 80 lbs with assistance, and ability to push/pull objects up to 2500 lbs using material handling devices.
• Must be able to lift and carry 60 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to frequently bend, twist/turn, reach above shoulders, and climb throughout shift as needed.
• Verbal and written communication skills; ability to follow instructions and to clearly express ideas in a concise and professional manner.
• Experience with operating Powered Industrial Equipment: forklifts, scissor lift, boom lift and associated fall equipment.
• Knowledge of ladder logic computer controls preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of electrical and mechanical maintenance in a production/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Basic computer skills required, with experience in Microsoft suite, data entry and Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to work holidays, days, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Understanding of Pasteurize Milk Ordinance & Good Manufacturing Practice’s preferred.
• Experience with boiler, HVAC, refrigeration, process equipment, VFD’s maintenance and repair preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize workload, and multitask.
• Knowledge of Pasteurize Milk Ordinance (PMO) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
• Basic understanding of plumbing and electrical codes and regulatory standards preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and work independently.

Pay

The base hourly wage range is $24.68 per hour - $29.92 per hour. This position also receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 6pm and 12am, a $3.00 per hour shift premium between the hours of 12am and 6am or this position receives a $2.00 per hour shift premium on Saturdays and Sundays. This hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits.

Schedule

Shifts are 6 am-4:30 pm, Sunday - Wednesday.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA, which CROPP contributes to on your behalf.
• Supplemental insurances: accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage and $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free biometric screenings including cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars.
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account.