Maintenance Mechanic - Bread Plant

Maintenance Technician

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

What you will be doing

As a Maintenance Technician you will be ensuring the operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic equipment and completing preventative maintenance. You prioritize the safety of yourself, your coworkers, and the company.

Our Maintenance Technicians are self-motivated and work with a sense of urgency. You work closely with Operations and the site's many teams to increase mechanical uptime which is an integral part of the building process to produce high-quality breads, buns, and rolls for customers all throughout Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. You are helping to keep food moving quickly to our stores and communities. If you're ready to make a difference, let's talk!

Main responsibilities

As a part of a Union environment, our team is looking for an individual that can be flexible during their probationary period. Specifically, with scheduling, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, or holidays, with appropriate notice. You may be asked to function within multiple areas of the plant. Here is a list of most of the responsibilities that may be asked of you:

• Observes all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping, GMP and Global Food Safety practices
• Changeover, repair and troubleshoot all plant production equipment
• Support of equipment installation, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
• Identification of complex problems with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic issues on all associated equipment (conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, robots); review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Able to understand and complete Preventative Maintenance based on Preventative Maintenance schedules
• Understanding of machine processing and recipe management
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Identification of the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the job
• Responsive to maintenance requests in a timely manner and complete maintenance reports as required
• Maintain plant equipment to ensure maximum efficiency
• Ability to work with vendors and/or contractors as required
• Ensure spare parts or services are ordered as required
• Make required changes or adjustments as required
• Implement operational improvements (spoilage, downtime, line speeds, etc.)
• Train others to operate equipment and produce products safely and efficiently
• Maintain organization of spare parts
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
• Complete special projects and duties as assigned
• Continuously monitor and physically inspect production equipment
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them- checking blueprints- repair manuals- or parts catalogs- as necessary
• Dismantle and reassemble machines to fit or replace necessary parts
• Conduct electrical repairs (i.e., wiring)
• Rebuild/ fabrication of equipment
• Welding stainless steel (tubing, rods), black iron and other related materials
• Complete work orders
• Maintain logs and records
• Comply with all Integrated Management System policies and procedures
• Investigates electrical and instrument equipment failures and develops action plans to eliminate repetitive failures
• Weld- perform sheet metal work and fabrication. Employ basic shop floor skills (lathe- drill press- grinder- and other metalworking tools)
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You enjoy working as a part of a larger team to make an impact
• Ensuring a safe work environment is a priority to you
• You take pride in the work you do, with every detail, whether big or small
• You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently
• Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance are required
• Being a part of your community matters

We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:

• High School Degree or equivalent
• 1 2 years' experience working in warehouse, fulfillment, or manufacturing
• 1 plus years' experience with mechanical and/or electrical repair required
• You have knowledge of fabrication, machine shop tools, welding, hydraulics and/or pneumatics
• You have ability to read and follow schematics, electrical diagrams, and blueprints
• LME (Limited Maintenance Electrical) License preferred
• EPA Refrigeration Certification preferred

Our Cultural Principals

• Teamwork: "We are one team"
• Learning: "We are committed to a healthy future"
• Ownership: "We act as owners"
• Commitment: "We raise the bar"
• Inclusivity: "We value different perspective"
• Compassion: "We put people first"

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-