General Summary:

Conducts, maintains, tests and repairs electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components. Applies knowledge of electrical/electronics and mechanical principles in determining equipment malfunctions and applies skills in restoring equipment to operation as required to keep plant and equipment functional to meet needs of the food processing plants and farm operations.

Major Functions:

• Equipment maintenance & repair-Diagnose problems, codes, execute necessary repairs.
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required repairs, maintenance and service.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment during production.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Any combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to handle the position. Degree or certification in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus. Mechanic/Electrician Oregon Building Codes LME or LMPJ license.

Experience:

Three to five years of verifiable experience. PLC and food processing experience a plus. NH3 refrigeration experience desirable but not required. Strong troubleshooting in electrical and mechanical skills required. Flexibility on work schedule to meet requirements of harvest; swing shift position.

Skills & Abilities:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Problem solving-the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Client Services-the individual manages difficult employee and client situations, responds promptly to their needs and solicits their feedback to improve service.
• Oral communication-the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Quality management-the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability-the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with a frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability-the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security-the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Contact with Others:

Provides routine information to and solicits situation specific information company wide from employees, managers and external relationships and general inquiries.

Supervision Received:

Under supervision of Maintenance Manager however must have the ability to operate independently within defined parameters with little or no supervision.

Working Conditions:

Work performed inside and outside with periods of exposure to extreme weather conditions. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, pulling, bending, pushing and lifting up to 75 lbs.

The mission of the Plant Process Engineer is to help our vertically integrated farm and food processing plant to grow with innovation and technology.

Outcomes

• Lead a two person engineering team.
• Document line layouts and processes.
• Design equipment for the farm and plant
• Continue automation of equipment in manufacturing and farm facilities
• Participate on a team level in project development
• Assist company with innovation and technology
• Design and develop process controls for the manufacturing plant
• Develop return on investment (ROI) analysis for capital expenditure projects
• Assist with overseeing construction and installation of equipment
• Provide support to the maintenance team
• Research new technology and it’s applications to our company
• Understands the team concept and works well independently or as a team towards a common goal.
• Must be a self-directed individual who needs minimal supervision.
• Equipment Design experience
• Familiar with Solid Works
• Has a passion for creativity and innovation
• PLC experience
• Effective Communicator
• Ability to multitask, and prioritize multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understands the team concept and works well independently or as a team towards a common goal.
• Must be a self-directed individual who needs minimal supervision.
• Equipment Design experience
• Familiar with Solid Works
• Has a passion for creativity and innovation
• PLC experience
• Effective Communicator
• Ability to multitask, and prioritize multiple projects.
• 4 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.

General Summary:

Works as part of a Fabrication Shop team responsible for the custom construction of various complex food processing and farming equipment.

Major Functions:

• Responsible for various types of weld preparation, welding and weld finishing operations to manufacture product to customer drawings, specifications, or other forms of instruction.

• Interpretation of mechanical drawings.

• Must be an experienced welder.

• Must have working knowledge of weld set up parameters (amps, volts, etc.

• Knowledge of wire and filler materials applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials.

• Must be able to use conventional and precision measuring instruments.

• Finish grinding applications using manual and power tools.

• Performs other duties as assigned.