Food Industry Maintenance Mechanic on Graveyard Shift: Direct Hire

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking for a Graveyard Shift Maintenance Mechanic for a client located in Portland, Oregon.
 

• The Maintenance Mechanic will be in charge of repairs and maintaining machinery, mechanical equipment, freezers and/or facilities -- you MUST have an excellent understanding of production and packaging equipment and be skilled in welding, repairs and preventative maintenance!

 
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Routine maintenance, repair and installation of all production and packaging equipment
• Maintain equipment’s productivity to minimize downtime or malfunctions--some tasks are required to be performed within rigid time frames to maximize productivity.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments
• Ensure all work areas are clean, safe and following company GMPs
• Maintain accurate records of work performed on work orders, maintenance calls and preventative maintenance reports
• Document all repairs and line calls
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and maintains a safe working environment
• Respond to maintenance, line stoppage calls and emergency repairs quickly and efficiently
• Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned
• Flexible to work on call if needed
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Solid mechanical aptitude
• Flexible and respond to department needs with a sense of urgency
• Strong understanding of production and packaging equipment
• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Operate man-lift equipment (with proper in-house training/certifications)
• Work both individually and as a member of a fast-paced team
• Welding skills (preferred) and all portable and hand tools
 
Qualifications:
• Communicate effectively
• High School diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Minimum 3 years manufacturing maintenance experience
• Must operate in a professional manner and support and adhere to all policies, procedures and company values
• LME license preferred but not mandatory
 

 Physical Demands:

• Ability to work at heights, using ladders, scissor lifts, boom lift and other equipment. Work may be performed on roof, with appropriate PPE provided
• Repetitive lifting, up to 50lbs frequently, up to 75lbs occasionally. Regular bending, kneeling and grasping
• Stand/walk for 8 to 12 hours
• Ability to wear all required PPE and follow all established safety procedures. Required PPE is based upon job tasks and/or location
 
DETAILS:

• 4/10 shift
• Sunday - Wednesday
• Wednesday - Saturday
• $25-$30+/hr to start