HIS POSITION IS LOCATED ON-SITE AT OUR BOARDMAN, OREGON FACILITY.
Autonomous Maintenance Technician
Come join the Tillamook Team, one of the fastest-growing dairy brands in the US, where we Play to Win to create over 200 dairy products in 7 different categories: cheese, ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cream cheese and frozen meals.
Our Uncompromising Quality has led us to become the #1 Cheddar, #2 Cream Cheese and #3 Family Size Ice Cream brand, but we’re not stopping there. We’re loading up for our best years to come and want you to join us.
As a farmer-owned cooperative since 1909, we know that being Good Stewards for our stakeholders and doing a little extra always pays off. We’re looking for team members with a One Team and Genuine Care mindset who are inspired to share the delight of the Tillamook brand with each other and others every day.
What you will do:
This role is critical to sustaining equipment reliability and optimizing performance within Cheese Operations through a robust autonomous maintenance program. The position will focus on preventive and specialized tasks such as tower rebuilds, gasket and valve maintenance, clarifier and separator servicing, HTST press upkeep, and regasketing press plates. By proactively maintaining high-temperature and pressurized systems, this role will reduce unplanned downtime, improve product quality, enhance safety and compliance, extend equipment life, and support continuous improvement initiatives. It aligns with departmental goals of operational excellence, asset care, lean manufacturing, and employee empowerment.
Here’s a day in the life:
Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment. Complies with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Prepares and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, Packaging Mechanical, Refrigeration, PLC/Process Controls, Dairy Systems Mechanic, Electrical, Welding/Fabrication, and General Maintenance.
Reads and interprets drawings, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.
Communicate effectively.
Act as a team player and be able to interact with staff at all levels of the company.
Work under pressure, meet deadlines, and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Demonstrate excellent time-management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
High school diploma or GED or 1 to 3 years related experience. Associate’s degree or trade school certification preferred.
General plant mechanical maintenance history required.
AllenBradley PLC programming, Allen Bradley Panel View, Devicenet, Controlnet, and strong electrical and instrumentation background.
Strong background and experience working within a team. Follows the One Team values of Keeping commitments to each other, valuing each other’s diverse perspectives, and collaborating across the organization toward the same goal.
Proven ability to methodically think through problems with detailed step by step processes.
Physical requirements:
Sitting
Standing/and or walking
Lifting 35 lbs
Vision for machine or computer operations
Hearing
Ability to climb stairs
Working conditions:
Maintenance: Work is normally in plant environment. Can include working outside in all weather conditions, working in confined spaces and in poorly lighted areas, walking on uneven, slippery surfaces and encountering forklift traffic. Requires standing majority of shift, walking on uneven, slippery surfaces, stooping, bending and crouching and climbing ladders. Duties may include lifting up to 55 pounds and maneuvering heavy equipment and/or parts.
Industry leading benefit and reward programs:
We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.
We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives, and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO
TCCA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability status (including those related to pregnancy and childbirth), protected veteran status, membership/non-membership in a labor organization, or any other characteristic protected by law.