Production Maintenance Tech III

THE COMPANY

Why Work at This Company?

Great people: helpful, knowledgeable employees; great products: state-of-the-art design & manufacturing; great environment: scenic area

Hiring Company Description:

Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley is a beautiful place, with pure air, clean water, and a variety of wildlife. Orenco was born in this valley, nearly 40 years ago. We're privileged to design and manufacture products that help ensure the health and safety of people, neighborhoods, and communities, everywhere.

Do you enjoy outdoor recreation like biking, hiking, and fishing? How about good wine and good food? Ever thought about living where the ocean, ski resorts, and hot springs are all just a few hours away? If you're interested in working for a great company headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, take a look at our job postings and see what might be a good fit.

Company Details

Orenco was founded in 1981 in response to widespread failures in Oregon's onsite wastewater systems. Since then, we've grown to become an industry leader, with hundreds of employees and more than 300 points of distribution in North America, Australasia, Europe, Africa, and southwest Asia. You can find our products and solutions in 70 countries, on virtually every continent.

Orenco is headquartered in Douglas County, Oregon, where we have over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space spread among three locations. Because we're dedicated to engineering-based solutions, more than 10 percent of our approximately 390 employees are scientists or engineers. Orenco's products and technologies appear in numerous technical publications, and our employees are asked to speak at conferences throughout the world.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

This is an advanced level position that exists to maintain, repair, and fabricate parts for all production shops including Sutherlin, Winchester, Northbank, Melrose, and Glide facilities. To be successful in this role, the Production Maintenance Tech III must show continued desire to develop their skills, perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs on all equipment at Orenco.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KRA (Key Result Areas):

> Safety/Culture

• Continuously maintains Orenco Management's safety, cultural, and professional standards.
• Promotes, encourages, and reinforces a positive safety culture, safe practices, and a safe work environment to all employees.

> Maintenance

• Independently troubleshoots equipment center failure and repairs faulty equipment.
• Complete Preventative Maintenance tickets requiring intermediate skills.
• Reports an accurate consumption of replacement parts to the repair parts management system.
• Makes recommendations for parts to stock and identifies obsolete parts/excessive inventory.
• Coordinates with production to schedule equipment center downtime and performs equipment center maintenance.
• Documents work performed in Maintenance Management System.
• Seeks additional training on systems/skills, completes training as requested by supervisor.
• Performs tasks assigned to him/her by supervisors.
• Follows ALL Lockout/Tagout safety procedures.

> Communication

• Checks with and listens to machine center operators on a daily basis for feedback on machine center performance.
• Coordinates with production to schedule equipment center downtime for repairs and preventative maintenance.

> Teamwork

• Keeps work area clean and free of safety hazards.
• Attends and participates in team meetings.
• May be part of a mechanical/construction team on the construction, installation, or repairs to machinery and structures, working with other trades such as machinists, carpenters, electricians, etc.

> Train less senior maintenance technicians on specific tasks at direction of supervision.

> Work to be done during manufacturing business hours, which may include an occasional early and/or later shift as needed. Occasional overtime may be required.

> Regular, consistent, and predictable attendance is required.

> Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

GED or equivalent education that demonstrates ability to read with comprehension, write, and have basic mathematic skills.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience
  • Two years internal experience or three years' experience in a similar position.
• Skills
  • Basic metal fabrication skills required.
    • Cutting metal, drilling, ability to copy simple existing parts, steel welding, etc.
  • Considerable proficiency with hand and power tools.
  • Basic knowledge of:
    • Hydraulic systems, components, and controls
    • Electrical components
    • Basic computer skills (email, word processing, maintenance program).
    • Creating sketches and drawings (hand drawn) to communicate technical details to engineering and other maintenance techs.
  • Considerable knowledge of:
    • Compressed air systems, gaskets, mechanical systems, pumps, seals, and pneumatic controls
    • Hydraulic system maintenance procedures.
    • Troubleshooting techniques
    • Comprehension of schematics and drawings.
    • Operation of production equipment.
  • Thorough knowledge of:
  • Trouble-shooting techniques

> Demonstrates leadership skills and the ability to train and mentor team members.

> Adequate reading and writing ability to perform duties of job.

> Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

• • Mandatory Training
    • Completion of initial 8-hour Emergency Response & HW (HazWopper) Operations level training is required. Completion of the annual 8-hour HazWopper-Operations Level training is required thereafter. Training description: Emergency communication, alarms and evacuation routes, contingency plan implementation/emergency response procedures, emergency equipment use and inspection, incident response (fire, explosion, soil, and water contamination), and site shut down procedures. Hazardous waste management - handling and storage rules.
    • Must complete Orenco Lock-Out/Tagout certification within 45 days of hire.
    • Must complete forklift certification within 45 days of hire.
    • Must complete Confined Space and Fall protection certification within 45 days of hire.

> Avoids disruptive behaviors that negatively impact the team.

> Requires good communication and team building skills.

> Ability to be flexible and adjust to priority changes with little notice and to remain calm during confrontational or high-pressure situations.

> Ability to use sound judgement and follow-through in problem-solving and decision-making processes.

> Must have satisfactory driving record, maintain valid driver's license, and current insurance on personal vehicle if used for business. Must meet company insurability requirements.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

Bench Grinder

Chop Saw

Computer

Drill Press

Forklift

Grinders/Sanders

Hand Truck

Pallet Jack

Pipe Benders

Pipe Cutters

Pipe Threading Machine

Pneumatic Wrenches

Powered Hand Drills

Punch Press

Vehicle

Wire Welder

Miscellaneous Hand Tools such as: Tape Measure, Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Hammer/Mallets, Wrenches, Screw Drivers, Levels, Sand Blaster, Reamer, Razor Knife, etc.

Oxy Acetylene Welding & Cutting Equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor/outdoor production environment involving some exposure to chemicals, styrene, paints, and solvent fumes which are generated during chemical distribution and curing processes. Exposure levels are below standard limits. Respirators are available for use with proper medical certification and training. Some exposure to glare from welding and cutting torch which requires the wearing of personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, face shields, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regular job duties include seeing, speaking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, time viewing a computer screen, prolonged periods of standing and walking on concrete floors, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, holding, bending, twisting, stooping, squatting, repetitive foot and hand movement with good manual dexterity. Regular job duties require frequent unassisted lifting of up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 70 lbs., lifting over 70 lbs. must be assisted. Occasional operation of a motor vehicle.

Current Openings for Production Maintenance Tech III Jobs at Orenco Systems