Fulltime Freelance Software Developer Jobs in Bend, OR

Grower-owned by The Wonderful Company, Suterra is part of one of the world's largest agricultural companies and the global leader in pheromone pest control products. Leveraging over 40 years of experience, Suterra produces hundreds of products used in growing regions across five continents.

 Suterra's state-of-the-art facility in Bend, Oregon integrates all aspects of the business under one roof: research and development, large-scale pheromone synthesis, product engineering, and manufacturing. Suterra's pest control solutions come in several different forms including proprietary aerosol emitters, sprayable formulations, hand-applied dispensers, and specialized monitoring lures.

Are you ready to go beyond the ordinary and help transform how a global leader in sustainable agriculture operates? At Suterra, we are revolutionizing crop protection through science, innovation, and a shared mission to protect our food supply - and we're looking for a bold, curious, and hands-on problem solver to help us do it better, faster, and smarter.

The Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic will repair and maintain industrial manufacturing machinery. This role ensures all machines function properly through preventive maintenance service and troubleshooting support. As well as participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide support to kaizen teams.

This role will interface closely with external vendors and internal departments, including health and safety, engineering, supply chain management, and production.

This role is full-time, on-site at our facility in Bend, Oregon. 

Preventive Maintenance:

• Ensure self and coworkers comply with all safety rules and regulations (LOTO, fall protection, hot work, etc.)
• Follow existing operating procedures to perform uptime and downtime inspections, lubrications, and preventive maintenance.
• Dismantle and reassemble complex machines efficiently, precisely, and reliably.
• Inspect machine parts using various measurement instruments.
• Maintain inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
• Provide training and development to operators and other maintenance personnel.
• Verify that machinery is in a ready state before coordinating with manufacturing to resume production.

Troubleshooting and Repair:

• Work with different levels across departments through face-to-face, telephone, email, and radio communications.
• Find sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and/or testing electric circuits.
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective work on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Identify and execute improvements on equipment, documentation, work systems, and processes.
• Use equipment manuals, schematics, parts breakdowns, online information, and vendor communication to solve problems.
• Escalate technical, procedural, and personnel-related issues to direct lead or supervisor.

Fabrication:

• Safely set up, operate, and disassemble manual and machine tools.
• Turn, mill, drill, shape, weld, and grind machine parts to specification.
• Operate cutting, welding, and various other fabrication equipment to cut, form, and/or join materials.

Pay: $30-40/hr DOE 

A lot of enthusiasm, passion, and excitement for what we do at Suterra. The ability to interface with a number of cross-functional teams and represent the engineering function as needed.

As well as:

• An associate degree in an industrial machinery-related field.
• One to three years of experience in an industrial plant setting.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
• Good time-management skills.
• Good computer, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM software desired, SolidWorks or Autodesk Fusion 360 preferred.
• Must be open to work off shifts and a rotating 4x10 schedule.

Why Suterra?

We're not just another manufacturing company. Suterra is the world's leader in pheromone-based pest control, part of The Wonderful Company family of brands. With a modern, state-of-the-art facility in beautiful Bend, Oregon, we're growing fast and investing heavily in innovation, people, and sustainable solutions.

You'll join a passionate team where your ideas matter - and your work truly makes a difference.

Join a team that's agile, creative, and deeply committed to building a better future - one process at a time.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (with employer-paid coverage options)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Ready to roll up your sleeves and shape the future of sustainable agriculture? Apply now and let's grow together.

Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company

The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, JUSTIN and Landmark wines, as well as the Teleflora flower delivery service.

In 2025, Wonderful ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE "Companies That Care" list and named one of Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" for the second consecutive year.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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