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  • Maintenance Mechanic - Portland Brewing Co

    With a heritage that dates back to 1878, North American Breweries (NAB) has one of the largest and oldest breweries in the United States. Our company produces and markets 10 nationally recognized beer and malt beverage products. At North American Breweries, we take great pride in the beers we produce and market. And, we firmly believe that our employees drive the success of our company.
    North American Breweries employs 1,200 team members within four breweries and six retail locations in New York, Vermont, California, Oregon and Washington. We strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. Our goal, simply put, is to use operational excellence as a strategic advantage to achieve success in the marketplace. This means "getting the right people on the bus" and enabling, empowering, and encouraging each to perform as effectively as possible.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Our craft brewery in NE Portland, Oregon, the Portland Brewing Co, is seeking an experienced Mechanic to work on the Maintenance Team. This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and helps keep all plant process and packaging equipment in optimal working order.

    If you are mechanically inclined, enjoy troubleshooting, find satisfaction in maintaining and repairing machines and are dedicated to safety, quality, customer service and continuous improvement, this position may be for you!

    Please note that only candidates with a minimum of 2 years of mechanic experience within the food/beverage industry and a solid foundation/knowledge of conveyors and packaging systems will be considered. We currently use the following equipment:
    • Palletizer, Depalletizer
    • CIP System, Product Valves
    • Beltdriver & Twist
    • Drop Packer, Stuffer, Bottle Crusher
    • Flow Meter, Video Jet, Topsealer, Foamer
    • Conveyor lubricating system
    • Case Erector, 6 pack Erector, Labeler, Case Coder
    • Crimptorgetester
    • SuperKing
    • Crown detector, Fillers/Crowners, Zahn CO2/O2 tester
    • 28 & 72 Head
    • Welding equipment
    • Pallet Jack, Forklift
    • Miscellaneous hand and power tools
    • Steam boiler
    • Process refrigeration system
    • Electronic test equipment
    • Liquid carbon dioxide system
    • Compressed air system

    Candidates must also have a strong work ethic and sense of urgency to repair items in an emergency! They should also have excellent organizational and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently.

    We currently have two shifts in the brewery and anticipate this person will work the 2nd shift. Open availability strongly preferred. Please note that although we have 10 paid holidays and are closed most weekends, this position requires flexibility to work holidays and weekends as business needs require.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    Working within the exciting and dynamic industry of craft brewing can be extremely rewarding but not necessarily glamorous! This position can be very physical in nature and therefore requires the following: working around moving machinery; lifting up to 100 lbs – up to 50 lbs shoulder high; comfort working at heights while standing on ladders; frequent ducking under conveyors/equipment; working in tight/cramped spaces and/or in awkward positions for extended periods of time; standing for long periods of time. The work environment includes working on and around potentially dangerous equipment/machinery, handling hazardous materials (chemicals, solvents and cleaners), inhaling high levels of CO2; exposure to high noise levels, various temperature levels and weather conditions, wet/slippery floors, broken glass.

    NEXT STEPS

    North American Breweries offers a competitive compensation package, generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. We also offer an innovative wellness plan and an incentive plan that enable all employees to share in the brewery’s success. We do regular performance reviews and annual wage reviews.

    Qualified candidates should apply at www.NABreweries.com. We will be contacting candidates via phone soon to schedule interviews. If offered the position, a pre-employment background check, physical exam and drug screening will be required.

    Check out what we are up to locally at www.portlandbrewing.com.
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