Line Mechanic

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is looking for a Line Mechanic for a food manufacturing client located in Beaverton, OR.

The Line Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting production and packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This position works closely with production, quality assurance, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime, maintain product quality, and ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical problems on production and packaging lines.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, fillers, mixers, sealers, labelers, and other manufacturing equipment.

• Set up, adjust, and change over production equipment to accommodate different products, packaging formats, and production requirements.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production line stoppages to minimize downtime.

• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, leaks, misalignment, and other potential failures.

• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventive maintenance, parts usage, and equipment downtime.

• Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, personal protective equipment, and other applicable safety procedures.

• Ensure equipment is properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with food safety, sanitation, allergen-control, and quality requirements.

• Work with sanitation personnel to ensure equipment is properly reassembled and ready for production following cleaning.

• Communicate equipment issues, repair status, and recurring problems to supervisors and production personnel.

• Maintain an organized maintenance area and properly care for tools, spare parts, and equipment.

• Support production goals by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.

• Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Mechanical aptitude and experience troubleshooting industrial or manufacturing equipment.

• Previous maintenance or line mechanic experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment preferred.

• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, bearings, belts, chains, pneumatics, hydraulics, and power transmission.

• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and common maintenance equipment.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills preferred.

• Ability to read equipment manuals, maintenance instructions, and technical diagrams.

• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs) preferred.

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize repairs in a fast-paced production environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a shift.

• Ability to lift and carry tools, parts, and equipment within established company limits.

• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb stairs or ladders, and work in confined or elevated spaces when required and authorized.

• Ability to work around operating manufacturing equipment while following all safety procedures.

• Ability to work in environments that may be hot, cold, wet, noisy, or humid.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow hygiene and sanitation requirements.

DETAILS:

• Monday - Friday

• Shift and schedule to be decided with you and maintenance supervisor

• $25 - $30+/hr to start