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.