Production Maintenance Technician II

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Perform all duties required of Production Maintenance Mechanic II.
• Maintain complete maintenance records and PM schedules for all equipment and facilities.
• Recommend equipment modifications to improve the process, productivity and finished product quality.
• Analyze performance issues related to equipment, tear down inspect components and replace as needed
• Troubleshoot equipment to define root cause and repair in a timely manner.
• Maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime and expense to the company.
• DMAIC, Design, measure, analyze, implement and control mechanical process improvements.
• Generate parts request to ensure adequate inventory.
• Practice continuous improvement concepts in all aspects of equipment and facility maintenance.
• Locate critical spares in the market for those items not in inventory.
• Implement factory recommended equipment maintenance schedules and develop schedules for areas where none exist.
• Repair downed equipment in a fast-paced time critical environment.
• Train and Coach Associates on technical and procedural duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of production maintenance experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree and / or Vocational / Technical degree in a related field.
• Industry experience preferred.
• Food-related production maintenance experience is a plus.
• Experience related to PLCs, robotics, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Must be a self-starter capable of working in a team-based environment.
• Experience with Oracle is beneficial.
• Experience with MS Office, including Word and Excel.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of systems having a high level of instrumentation and automation.
•  Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices is beneficial.
• Strong verbal, written, multi-tasking skills. 
• Bilingual in Spanish is beneficial. 
• Exceptional mechanical skills/aptitude.

Additional Considerations:

• Travel Expectation:  Very minimal travel may be necessary to various SunOpta locations and for meetings or other job-related functions.
• This position will be at the SunOpta Plant in Omak, WA.
• Work Environment: This position will be in a production / manufacturing environment.
• Shift: Shift work, flexibility is needed.
• Pay Rate: Pay starts at $35.25 for a Maintenance Production Technician II; differentials available for working 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED