Darigold

Job Details

Description

Darigold is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Mechanic to be a part of Darigold’s Portland Plant. The Maintenance Mechanic must possess the desire and ability to maintain and repair all plant equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic’s role is to ensure successful maintenance and repair of plant machinery and supporting special projects within the plant. This role is represented by a bargaining agreement, which will require union membership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience maintaining boilers, air compressors, condensers, glycol systems, cooling towers, and wastewater
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical motors and controls (VFD experience a must)
• Experience troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems – Fans, conveyors, gearboxes, etc.
• Experience troubleshooting fluid process equipment including pumps, valves, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics and equipment manuals
• Able to lift 50 lbs. routinely / frequently and be able to sit, stand or climb or walk for 12 hrs
• Understanding and experience of preventive maintenance. Experience with CMMS programs preferred
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and maintain equipment and records
• Strong team/verbal/written skills are required. Demonstrated ability to be a Team Player
• Must be available to work any shift including nights, weekends, holidays.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• Familiarity with MS Office suite and applications, ability to utilize electronic communication effectively
• 3-5 years of manufacturing maintenance, millwright, or other closely related experience
• 3+ years of mechanical/electrical maintenance, OR instrumentation certification
• Experience troubleshooting: PLC’s, controls instrumentation and panel arc flash rating level PPE requirements
• Formal education in a related field

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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:

Hourly Union Specific contract per location:

• Health and Welfare plans
• 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, experie3nces, 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. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identify 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. As a condition of employment, applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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