Maintenance Specialist

1 week ago


Bend, United States Suterra Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Join our dynamic maintenance team at Suterra, where you'll be at the forefront of transforming the agricultural industry with cutting-edge pheromone-based innovations.

At Suterra, we are innovators by nature and for nature. From our founding in 1984, we have been driven by one goal: to protect the future of the food supply in partnership with sustainable growers. Driven by Science, we have patented technology designed for all growing conditions, that are applied on more than 1 million acres worldwide in all major specialty crops on 5 continents. 

Job Description

The Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for repairing and maintaining industrial manufacturing machinery. This role ensures all machines function properly through preventive maintenance service and troubleshooting support. As well as participate in continuous improvement initiatives and provide support to kaizen teams.

This role will interface closely with external vendors and internal departments, including health and safety, engineering, supply chain management, and production.

Preventive Maintenance:

  • Installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance.
  • Dismantles machinery and removes/replaces defective parts.
  • Performs inspection and measurement with various instruments for part wear and fitment.
  • Maintains inventories of equipment parts and supplies by checking stock and placing orders.
  • Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
  • Maintains a safe and organized shop environment by complying with procedures.
  • Validates that machinery is in a ready state before coordinating with manufacturing to resume production.

Troubleshooting and Repair:

  • Tests electric circuits using a Volt-Ohmmeter, tracing both signal and operation. 
  • Proposes sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
  • Maintains parts, tools, drawings, and other resources required to facilitate safe and timely repairs.
  • Reassembles machines and equipment following repair, testing operation, and adjusting as necessary.
  • Conducts routine maintenance and safety checks.
  • Communicates with the production team and maintains a clean work area.
  • Validates that machinery is in a ready state before coordinating with manufacturing to resume production.
Qualifications

A lot of enthusiasm, passion, and excitement for what we do at Suterra. The ability to interface with a number of cross-functional teams and represent the engineering function as needed.

As well as:

  • One to three years of experience in an industrial plant setting.
  • Experience with mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
  • Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and regulations.
  • Troubleshooting skills.
  • Time-management skills.
  • Ability to use and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Computer, communication, and report-writing skills.
  • Enthusiasm for teamwork across multiple functions of the organization.
  • Proficiency in CAD/CAM software desired, SolidWorks or Autodesk Fusion 360 preferred.


Additional Information

Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company

The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, JUSTIN® and Landmark® wines, as well as the Teleflora® flower delivery service.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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