Maintenance Tech I at Oregon Ice Cream LLC – Eugene, Oregon

At Oregon Ice Cream, we make more than just ice cream—we craft joy. As the makers of Alden’s Organic and other beloved frozen treats, we’re proud to deliver high-quality, sustainably sourced, and incredibly delicious products to freezers across the country. Join our team where fun meets function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician plays a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our production equipment and facility systems. This hands-on role performs routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and support continuous production of our frozen products.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems for manufacturing and packaging equipment.

• Perform daily inspections and preventive maintenance per established schedules.

• Quickly diagnose mechanical issues to reduce equipment downtime and maintain product quality.

• Collaborate with production teams to support machine set-ups, changeovers, and calibrations.

• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to log work orders and equipment history.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with GMP, OSHA, and food safety standards.

• Support facility maintenance, including HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and general building systems.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support capital projects as needed.

• High school diploma or GED required. Technical certification or trade school preferred.

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing or food production maintenance role.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven ability to work with tools, machinery, and mechanical systems.

• Working knowledge of motors, conveyors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, compressors, and hydraulic systems.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting and knowledge of PLC-controlled systems a plus.

• Must be comfortable working around food-grade environments, with strict cleanliness and safety protocols.

• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Requires standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods.

• Ability to work in cold and/or wet environments typical of frozen food manufacturing.

• Willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations as needed.