Maintenance Technician

Raw Advantage (a member of the Bright Pet Family) is looking for a Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing facilities in Salem, OR. The technician will maintain facilities and equipment in our three freeze-dry, frozen and packaging facilities in the Salem/Aumsville area.

To apply, please send your resume to mlea@brightpetnutrition.com

Main duties include:

• Maintenance planning, scheduling, and work execution..
• Maintain appropriate equipment records and history.
• Inspect, repair, replace, adjust, install, wire and maintain all equipment in the plants including structural, crane, mobile equipment, hydraulics, freeze drying, refrigeration, pneumatics, plumbing, and piping maintenance.
• Manage spare parts and materials inventory.
• Use various tools, including but not limited to precision tools, drill press, power saw, grinders, threaders, pipe cutters drills, pullers, hoists, wrenches, etc.
• Ensure environmental and safety compliance of the maintenance department and plant equipment/machinery.
• Follow preventative schedule to keep equipment operating properly.
• Follow facility GMPs, using correct PPE
• Safe operation of industrial equipment such as forklifts, hoists, etc.
• Understand and follow procedures for USDA, FDA, OSHA, DNR.
• Troubleshoot, monitor equipment and general maintenance and repair
• Keep a clean and organized work area, sanitation of the working area
• Assisting maintenance team and onsite contractors.
• Follow facility GMPs, using correct PPE
• Safe operation of industrial equipment such as forklifts, hoists, etc.
• Understand and follow procedures for USDA, FDA, OSHA, DNR.

Successful candidates must have:

• Experience with hydraulics, bearings, electrical, pneumatics, mechanical repair.
• Experience filling out work orders and preventive maintenance orders.
• Ability to accurately follow directions and perform tasks according to a generated work order.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 70 lbs. or more and/or frequent lift/carry 50 lbs. or more, the employee must be able to work from all heights, including from a ladder, and be able to work in tight spaces.
• Ability to work independently – self-reliant with minimal supervision
• Working later hours if needed/come in earlier if needed/being on call
• Ability to correctly use hand and powered tools, electric meters, etc.
• Ability to follow safe work practices and support safety goals and objectives, following all rules and regulations.
• Frequent movements include walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing, squeezing through tight areas, and other active movements.
• 1 year of experience in maintenance manufacturing environment preferably in a food/packaging production facility
• Must be able to lift objects weighing 70 lbs. or more and/or frequent lift/carry 50 lbs. or more, the employee must be able to work from all heights, including from a ladder, and be able to work in tight spaces.
• Flexibility to work a variety of schedules, overtime as needed
• Working knowledge of computer applications (Word, Excel, E-Mail)
• Food safety knowledge/experience
• Experience with forklift driving and scissors lift operating.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person