Industrial Maintenance Technician - Swing

Clarios•Portland, OR

14h•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Clarios is hiring a full-time, union Industrial Maintenance Technician at its Canby, Oregon battery manufacturing facility. The role supports a skilled maintenance team working with semi-automated manufacturing equipment, conveyors, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems in a high-volume environment. The swing shift runs Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; initial training is on day shift, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Other shifts may also be available. The starting rate is $36.39 per hour, with a stated progression to $37.40 per hour in February 2027. Highly qualified candidates may qualify for an accelerated starting rate. Additional pay may include premiums for an LME or Journey Card, a night-shift differential, overtime, and a bonus. A $750 retention bonus is listed for February 2027. The technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains industrial equipment and systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components. Duties include preventive maintenance, working with industrial electrical systems, maintaining PLC hardware and ladder logic, interpreting technical documentation, and using shop equipment as needed. The role requires compliance with safety, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout procedures, as well as applicable quality, environmental, and production standards. Offers are contingent on successfully passing a background check and, where applicable, a drug screen. Clarios states that its Canby facility has manufactured automotive batteries for more than 50 years. The company describes its work as developing, manufacturing, and distributing energy storage solutions, while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials. The posting describes opportunities for advancement, including an LME apprenticeship.

Requirements

At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with preventive maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders.
Experience with motor controls, VFDs, sensors, and industrial electrical systems.
Ability to work independently and respond effectively to equipment breakdowns.
Ability to follow safety, quality, environmental, and production standards.

Nice To Haves

PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.
LME apprenticeship and other advancement opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair machinery, conveyors, and robotics.
Diagnose equipment problems, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and make adjustments.
Safely work with and troubleshoot 120V, 208V, and 480V AC electrical systems.
Maintain conveyors, electronics, PLC hardware, and ladder logic.
Maintain and troubleshoot motor controls, VFDs, soft starts, sensors, and control devices.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical documentation.
Operate shop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, drill presses, grinders, and power saws as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and performance.
Follow safety standards, PPE requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Follow applicable safety, quality, environmental, and production standards.