Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Darigold is seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Mechanic to join the team at our Portland plant. This position will involve maintaining operational status of production equipment, utility systems and infrastructure, working in conjunction with other members of the Engineering Team. Our plants create nutritious products 24/7, 365 days a year so availability to work flexible shift schedules, including weekends and holidays, as needed is a must. This is a full-time hourly union position. Darigold is the fifth largest dairy cooperative in the United States based on milk volume and one of the largest privately held organizations headquartered in the state of Washington. Since 1918, our producers have taken pride in producing dairy products with unsurpassed quality. Today we are one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, producing over 8.5 billion pounds of milk every year. Through innovative technology and our efficient, flexible production capabilities, we deliver value-added products and customer-driven solutions. Darigold is now known throughout the world for bringing fresh, wholesome dairy products and ingredients from the Northwest to people all around the globe.

What You Will Do:

• Install, assemble, and test new and existing production machinery and equipment; understand and comply with workplace safety regulations
• Monitor, identify and respond promptly to signs of malfunction in machinery such as changes in performance, temperature fluctuations, sounds, smells, or atypical energy usage; perform troubleshooting for production machinery
• Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic; identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner
• Maintain machinery and the adjacent workplace in a state of appropriate cleanliness; create and maintain a schedule for inspection, service, and testing of machinery
• Usage of a CMMS to schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment
• Read and comply with work orders concerning service, modification or installation of machinery
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and maintain equipment and records
• This position is responsible for following all Food Safety and Quality requirements as outlined in Darigold's Good Manufacturing Policy, in conformance with the position's Standard Operating Procedures, and in accordance with facility training sessions and materials. The position is also required to report any concerns that may impact Food Safety or Quality to their immediate supervisor, the Plant Quality Manager or the Plant Manager

What You Will Bring:

• Familiarity with MS Office suite and applications, ability to utilize electronic communication effectively
• Understanding and experience in preventive maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals
• Able to lift 50 lbs. routinely / frequently and be able to sit, stand climb or walk for 8 hours
• Able to work in a loud environment
• Strong team/verbal/written skills are required. Demonstrated ability to be a team player
• Experience troubleshooting: PLC's, controls instrumentation (limited)
• Strong mechanical and manufacturing experience preferred
• Formal education in a related field prefer Associates degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Engineering a plus
• Must be available to work any shift

Benefits of Working at Darigold:

We understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We're proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• Specific contract per location: Health and Wellness benefits
• Paid vacation, sick and holidays
• Pension contribution
• Community giving through matching donations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Premium pay for off shifts (night, swing) and vacation relief (where applicable)

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Achieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.