At Lakeside Foods and our family of companies, we're committed to providing wholesome foods to enrich people’s lives through food. We are a culture that pursues our vision of growth and innovation with passion, confidence, and commitment. We are strongest together – valuing collaborative contribution, transparency and new ideas to enable change and growth. We are committed to an inclusive and respectful environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance, and there’s a seat at the table for you. The Shift Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing vegetable processing, water supply, and waste‑disposal equipment to support continuous plant operations. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to work independently, and broad experience across multiple mechanical disciplines. <div> </div> <div> <h2>What You’ll Do</h2> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install food‑processing machinery and related systems</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Perform maintenance work with minimal supervision</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Assist the shift electrician as needed</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Support and comply with all Plant Safety and Food Safety Programs</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Maintain equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant operations</li> </ul> </div> <div> <h2>What You’ll Bring</h2> <h3>Education & Experience</h3> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">High school diploma or GED required</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">10 or more years of related mechanical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li> </ul> <h3>Technical Skills</h3> Strong working knowledge of: <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Hydraulics and pneumatics</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Power transmission systems</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Welding (gas, arc, inert gas)</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Pipe and tube fitting</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Bearing installation, replacement, and lubrication</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Vibratory equipment and pumps</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Precision alignment and measurement</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Equipment installation and troubleshooting</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Basic equipment‑related electronics</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)</li> </ul> </div>Lakeside Foods and our family of companies welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status. Lakeside Foods participates in E-Verify. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Mechanic, Maintenance (Weston, OR, US, 97886) @ Lakeside Foods

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