Industrial Maintenance Technician - Continuous Nights 3/4/4/3

Clarios•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clarios is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for its high-volume automotive battery manufacturing facility in Canby, Oregon. The role supports semi-automated manufacturing equipment, conveyors, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems as part of a skilled maintenance team. This is a full-time union position with weekly pay. The listed starting rate is $36.39 per hour, with a scheduled rate of $37.40 per hour in February 2027. Highly qualified candidates may receive an accelerated starting rate based on skill and/or experience. Additional pay may include a $3.00-per-hour LME premium, a $4.00-per-hour Journey Card premium, a $2.00-per-hour continuous-nights shift differential, overtime, a bonus of up to 4%, and a $750 retention bonus in February 2027. The assigned continuous-night schedule is a 3/4/4/3 rotation, Sunday through every other Wednesday, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Initial training is on day shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Other open shifts may include swing, graveyard, and continuous days. The technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains manufacturing machinery and related electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Work includes preventive maintenance, interpreting technical documentation, operating shop equipment as needed, and following safety, quality, environmental, and production requirements, including PPE and Lockout/Tagout procedures. PLC troubleshooting experience is preferred. Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing a background check and, where applicable, a drug screen. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Minimum 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.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair machinery, conveyors, and robotics.
Diagnose 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, including 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.