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Maintenance Technician - Decatur

This position will be working 1st shift from 6am-6:30pm

Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals.Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we're not stopping there. We're loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.

As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We're looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.

What you will do:

The Maintenance Technician will troubleshoot and repair dairy processing plant equipment, packaging equipment and supporting utility systems and equipment.

Here's a day in the life:

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant's facility equipment. Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, Packaging Mechanical, Refrigeration, PLC/Process Controls, Dairy Systems Mechanic, Electrical, Welding/Fabrication, and General Maintenance.
• Reads and interprets drawings, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
• Communicates effectively.
• Acts as a team player and be able to interact harmoniously with staff at all levels of the company.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Works under pressure, meets deadlines, and is flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Regular and reliable attendance on-site is required.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts with rotating days off.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma or GED or 1 to 3 years related experience. Associate's degree or trade school certification preferred.
• General plant mechanical maintenance history required.
• AllenBradley PLC programming, Allen Bradley Panel View, Devicenet, Controlnet, and strong electrical and instrumentation background.
• Strong background and experience working within a team.
• Follows the One Team values of keeping commitments to each other, valuing each other's diverse perspectives, and collaborating across the organization toward the same goal.
• Proven ability to methodically think through problems with detailed step by step processes.
• Ability to work any shift and weekends.

• Forklift certification required.

Salary Information:

This is an hourly position with a starting wage of $30. Actual compensation will be determined by experience, certifications/licenses held, and other factors permitted by law.

If applicable: A shift differential of $1.00 per hour applies to night shifts.

Physical requirements:

• Sitting
• Standing/and or walking
• Lifting 55 lbs.
• Vision for machine or computer operations
• Hearing
• Ability to climb stairs

Working Conditions

Maintenance:Work is normally in plant environment. Can include working outside in all weather conditions, working in confined spaces and in poorly lighted areas, walking on uneven, slippery surfaces and encountering forklift traffic. Requires standing majority of shift, walking on uneven, slippery surfaces, stooping, bending and crouching and climbing ladders and stairs. Duties may include lifting up to 55 pounds and maneuvering heavy equipment and/or parts.

Industry leading benefit and reward programs:

We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page:www.tillamook.com/careers.

We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. Weare seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to joinour exceptional organization and help us build our future.

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO

TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.