Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $27.00 - $31.00
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Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Post Consumer Brands – Eugene Location (Attune Foods) is a well-established food manufacturing facility known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and employee development. As part of the larger Post Consumer Brands family, Attune Foods specializes in producing wholesome, nutritious food products that cater to a diverse range of consumers. The company prides itself on maintaining high safety and quality standards, fostering a collaborative work environment, and delivering exceptional products to the marketplace. Located in Eugene, Oregon, this facility is a hub of activity where experienced professionals come together to maintain state-of-the-art production and packaging equipment that ensures efficient manufacturing processes and consistent product excellence.

The Maintenance Technician role at Post Consumer Brands – Eugene Location is critical to the smooth operation of the facility. This is a full-time, in-person position that offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $27.00 to $31.00, reflecting the level of expertise and dedication required. The Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing timely and accurate repairs and preventive maintenance on a wide array of production and packaging equipment. These technicians play an essential role by regularly inspecting machinery and equipment for wear and tear, and by completing assigned work orders and ad hoc repairs with precision and adherence to safety standards.

Their daily tasks involve working with hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and mobile lifts to address the needs of complex machinery such as extruders, dryers, high-speed packaging machines, boilers, heaters, material handling systems, chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC units among others. The role demands collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to diagnose and solve recurring issues, perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and train operations staff on mechanical components and machine care. The technicians are required to utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and parts inventory.

Moreover, Maintenance Technicians must comply with food safety and quality guidelines at all times, exercising sound judgment, tact, and professionalism in daily interactions. The role requires individuals who are physically capable of performing tasks that include bending, stooping, kneeling, balancing, walking, climbing ladders, and working in conditions that may involve dust, heat, or humidity. The successful candidate not only supports operational efficiency but also contributes to creating a safe and quality-focused production environment.

This position offers numerous benefits such as 401(k) plans with matching contributions, dental, health, and vision insurance, life insurance coverage, and paid time off, affirming the company’s dedication to supporting employee well-being and professional growth. Located in Eugene, Oregon, the role requires candidates to relocate before starting employment, ensuring they can fully engage in this hands-on, in-person work environment. If you are a detail-oriented, mechanically skilled professional eager to play a key part in a dynamic manufacturing setting, this Maintenance Technician opportunity at Post Consumer Brands – Eugene Location (Attune Foods) is ideal.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
  • 2+ years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electro-mechanical, controls and automation role
  • Basic computer skills to utilize CMMS tools and training opportunities
  • Must be able to position self to bend, crouch, stoop, sit, and kneel for 4+ hours per shift
  • Must be able to balance for 8+ hours per shift
  • Must be able to move, traverse, stand, walk, ascend/descend stairs for 8+ hours per shift
  • Must be able to ascend/descend ladder, and reach above shoulders for 4+ hours per shift
  • Must be able to work in a dusty environment, high heat, or humidity for 8+ hours per shift
  • Must be able to transport or lift up-to 50 pounds infrequently
  • Relocate before starting work at Eugene, OR 97402
  • Ability to work in person

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
  • 2+ years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electro-mechanical, controls and automation role
  • Previous maintenance experience in a food manufacturing facility
  • Previous experience with MIG, TIG, and stick welding
  • Previous experience with power transmission components
  • belt drives, chain drives, bearings, motors and gears
  • Experience with operation and maintenance of forklifts, scissor lifts, and articulated lift
  • Basic computer skills to utilize CMMS tools and training opportunities

Job Duties

  • Work with hand tools, power tools, shop equipment and mobile lifts to perform daily maintenance tasks and troubleshooting of packaging, production and utilities equipment including extruders, dryers, high speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, low pressure boilers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems
  • Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance responsibilities in a safe, effective, and compliant manner
  • Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training on mechanical components
  • Utilize CMMS system for work orders, PM’s and parts location
  • Utilize equipment manuals, identify major equipment functions, and identify needed parts and assemblies for repair/replacement
  • Train operations staff on operating systems and operator basic care responsibilities
  • Become the primary tech owner of a production line
  • Perform minor equipment rebuilds without support, (i.e. cylinders, valves etc)
  • Accurately execute preventive maintenance schedules as well as inform management of problem areas within their area
  • Responsible for taking necessary action on all food safety and quality problems reported or observed
  • Must exhibit sound judgment, tact, courtesy on a daily basis, and have excellent rapport with staff members
  • Other duties, as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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