Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Who?

Does Industrial Maintenance Mechanic sound like your next job title?

This exciting opportunity is offered by Oregon Freeze Dry, makers of Mountain House. Oregon Freeze Dry is a World Class, purpose-driven technology solutions company with nearly six decades of freeze-drying expertise.   We find inspiration in our ability to create solutions, through the science and craft of freeze drying or lyophilization, that improve the lives of individuals and communities around the globe. Our driven and passionate team needs to expand, as we continue to experience sustainable growth across multiple markets. 

What?

This position maintains plant equipment and facilities to meet production objectives, utilizing mechanical, diagnostic, and analytical skills.

The position requires a person to be able to frequently walk, stand and climb; bend and twist; see, hear and talk; use hands to type, handle or feel tools, controls; use hands and arms to reach, hold and carry tools or items.  Lifting/moving up to 40lbs is also required.  This position also requires a person to handle environments of varied temperatures and with various food allergens present; and be comfortable at various heights.

In addition, this position requires a person to travel occasionally to various worksites including OFD locations, vendor and training sites and various other venues.  Typical plant conditions (varying temperatures, wet, dry, high noise).
 

Main aspects of the role include:

• Inspecting, repairing, and performing general maintenance on packaging, processing, and other plant equipment under various environmental conditions.  Performing preventive maintenance duties on assigned equipment.
• Providing operators and operator mechanics with technical assistance and training to maximize and/or improve operation performance.
• Diagnosing equipment malfunctions and performing corrective action.
• Attending daily production scheduling meetings and preparing log of daily shift activities.
• Assembling and/or fabricating new facilities or equipment when assigned to special projects.
• Performs work in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.
• Acts as a first responder on the company hazardous material team. 

You!

The ideal candidate will need to have a high school diploma or equivalent.  In addition, completion of a state-certified mechanical apprentice training program (i.e. Millwright) or equivalent is a plus. The individual should have previous general maintenance experience with process and packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.
If you have LME card, food manufacturing experience, computer and electronics skills or an Associate of Science degree in a trade-related area, that would be a big plus.  Additionally, experience with maintaining and/or repairing ammonia refrigeration, processing and canning/packing equipment, boilers and vacuum systems is a plus.
 

Curious? Apply with your resume at Careers | Oregon Freeze Dry (ofd.com) or you can find more information about our company on our website.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Don’t sweat! We’re always looking for an excuse to discuss your next opportunity. You might just surprise yourself…

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