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At Yoshida Foods International we manufacture sauces and carbonated beverages. We are seeking a Day or Swing shift Maintenance Technician. Pay is determined by skill and experience levels and we currently have three rating levels I, II, & III. We also offer a team base bonus when production line uptime goals are met or exceeded.
THIS POSITON IS OPEN TO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS ONLY. THE EMPLOYER DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP TO FOREIGN NATIONALS.
THIS POSITON IS OPEN TO UNITED STATES RESIDENTS ONLY. THE EMPLOYER DOES NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP TO FOREIGN NATIONALS.
SUMMARY:
Yoshida Foods is looking for:
- A skilled production line Technician who understands hydraulics, compressed air and electrical-mechanical systems.
- Prefer maintenance experience in food or chemical manufacturing.
- All technicians can progress through in-house training to get to level III.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Starting base pay per hour: Tech I: $23; Tech II: $25; Tech III: $28.
- $1000 hiring bonus after completing 90-day introductory period successfully.
- Base pay is determined through self-evaluation and manager review of skills.
- Quarterly performance bonus up to 10% of base pay is awarded based on completion rates of work assignments and production line “uptime”.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Performance bonus.
- Dental insurance.
- STD/LTD/ADD disability insurance.
- Health insurance with Vision
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development assistance.
TIMELINE AND HOURS:
- We are looking to hire new technicians for our maintenance team as soon as possible!
- This is a 40 hour/week position with some requested overtime if the team needs support and some required overtime with advanced notice if production is planned on a Saturday.
- We are hiring for the night shifts, from 9:30 PM to 4:00 AM Monday - Friday.
TEAM MEMBER:
The right team member in this role will be a:
- Reliable technician who can make repairs and troubleshoot equipment failures.
- Learning opportunities abound.
- Proactive and being observant to keep equipment running without waiting for it to break down.
- Adhering to good manufacturing practices apply for all employees (GMPs).
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All technicians: Perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on various equipment associated with food processing and packaging.
- Additional duties for Tech II & III: Troubleshoot and maintain Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Boilers, Compressed Air, and Mechanical Linkage systems.
- Additional duties for Tech III: Troubleshoot and maintain Electrical systems. Train technician I and II level coworkers.
- Prioritize the production line staying up and running. Promptly communicate to production supervisors, maintenance manager, and co-workers on work status, the need for assistance, parts needed, follow-through and pass down information for another technician to take over.
- Maintain work completion records and logs, including a computerized work order system as needed.
- Comply with all Departmental policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Prefer experience with food processing and packaging equipment but will consider candidates with similar experience in other environments.
- Experience with PLC Machinery, Conveyor, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electro-mechanical repairs.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, construction drawings, and SDS sheets.
- Thorough knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in plant maintenance and repair activities.
- Safety mindset.
- Works well independently and with others, good communicator, organized.
- Basic shop math is associated with maintenance activities.
EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, TOOLS USE:
- Standard shop tools and equipment, lathe, pipe-threader, welder, scissor lift, forklift, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work performed in the production line, warehouse, and shop.
- Subject to temperature variation, long hours standing on concrete and occasionally shifting work hours to support production and team staffing.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- On-the-job experience, training with an apprentice, or AA degree for mechanical-related technical work.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Yoshida Foods International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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About Yoshida Foods International:
Yoshida Foods International is a food manufacturing company that produces Teriyaki and Barbecue sauces under the Yoshida brand label and manufactures carbonated beverages under the Crater Lake brand label. Yoshida Foods International has been in business for over forty years and was founded by Junki Yoshida. Yoshida Gourmet Teriyaki Sauce is made and packaged in Portland, Oregon USA and ships and is sold worldwide.
