Maintenance Mechanic
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Job Summary
Pacific Coast Producers a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast is seeking a talented and experienced Maintenance Mechanic M1 and/or M2 to join our team at our Production Facility in Salem OR. PCP is investing in its people and advancing a culture of service where each employee can do their best to make affordable high-quality food for customers across North America. Our Salem facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products in various styles colors and flavorsand employs between 70-100 employees.
Pay Rate: $32.91 - $35.11 per hour. Full time/ 40 hours per week with some weekend and overtime hours required when needed. This position is part of a seniority based Collective Bargaining Unit (CBA) and requires work on various shifts.Must be available to work swing shift (3pm to midnight) if necessary.
Join our legacy of talented people working together to provide the highest level of customer service. PCP employees receive terrific benefit plans such as affordable medical dental and vision insurance. Retirement savings plans including a defined-benefit pension plan is also provided to eligible employees.
The Maintenance Mechanic performs the following duties:
- Install maintain and repair production machinery conveyors pumps process piping mixers boilers compressors blowers wastewater systems and facility infrastructure.
- Perform precision alignment leveling and balancing of equipment.
- Inspect troubleshoot and repair boilers steam systems compressed air systems blowers and wastewater treatment systems.
- Perform forklift and material-handling equipment maintenance repair and troubleshooting (engines hydraulics electrical and safety systems).
- Safely drive and operate forklifts aerial equipment and other vehicles required to complete maintenance or facilities work.
- Carry out general facilities maintenance and upkeep including HVAC lighting doors and building systems.
- Fabricate weld and machine components for equipment repair modification or installation.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical pneumatic hydraulic and basic electrical systems.
- Dismantle and reassemble equipment for major overhauls and rebuilds.
- Interpret blueprints P&IDs and mechanical drawings to support installation and troubleshooting.
- Support production changeovers sanitation schedules and setups in line with GMP and HACCP requirements.
- Assist with installation and commissioning of new process utility and facility systems.
- Use CMMS to log work orders inspections and maintenance history.
- Train and mentor junior technicians in technical skills and safe work practices.
- Follow all lockout/tagout boiler safety confined space hot work forklift operation aerial lift safety and OSHA requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; completion of a millwright or industrial maintenance apprenticeship strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of maintenance and millwright experience preferably in food manufacturing.
- Proven experience maintaining and repairing forklifts and material-handling equipment.
- Certification or demonstrated ability to safely operate forklifts aerial lifts and other vehicles.
- Strong background with boilers steam systems blowers air compressors wastewater systems and facilities upkeep.
- Advanced skills in mechanical repair precision alignment rigging and fabrication.
- Proficiency in welding (MIG TIG stick) cutting and machining.
- Knowledge of pneumatics hydraulics bearings pumps gearboxes and power transmission systems.
- Familiarity with electrical troubleshooting (motors VFDs sensors PLC-controlled equipment).
- Experience with stainless steel fabrication and food-grade materials.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA GMP boiler codes forklift safety and food safety compliance.
- Physical ability to lift 100 lbs. and work in varied environments (wet humid hot cold).
Why Join PCP
Become part of a team where your work truly matters. For over 50 years our farmer-owned company has led the industry through innovation and a shared commitment to excellence. As an employee represented by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) youll be the backbone of our operations ensuring everything runs safely efficiently and reliably every day.
At PCP we believe in providing more than just a job; we offer long-term stability and a benefits package you can truly count on:
- Competitive hourly pay and overtime opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage.
- A defined-benefit pension plan for long-term retirement security.
- Paid time off including holidays vacation sick leave and bereavement (per the CBA contract).
- Employee Assistance Program and life insurance.
- Reliable year-round work with a company that has been farmer-owned for more than 50 years.
Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.
About PCP Summary
Established in 1971 Pacific Coast Producers is a cooperative owned by over 165 family farmers that grow and deliver various produce including tomatoes peaches pears grapes cherries and more to production facilities in California and Oregon for processing and packaging. With over 3000 dedicated employees PCP strives to produce the finest quality products for customers across all channels of trade including grocery retailers and foodservice distributors throughout the United States and Canada.
Our facility is located in Salem OR which is a thriving city in the heart of Willamette Valley offering a vibrant downtown strong sense of community and access to outdoor recreation. As the capital of Oregon its only a 45-minute drive from Portland making it a great location for those seeking urban amenities and a smaller community feel.
AA/EEO Policy Statement
Pacific Coast Producers is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race color national origin sex religion age disability veteran status or any other status protected by law.
About Company
Pacific Coast Producers is an Agricultural Cooperative in California specializing in canning fruits and tomatoes for Private Brands.
