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

Clarios•Portland, OR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Clarios is hiring a full-time, union Industrial Maintenance Technician for its Canby, Oregon battery manufacturing facility. The technician supports a skilled maintenance team working with semi-automated manufacturing equipment, conveyors, robotics, and PLC-controlled systems in a high-volume production environment. The position is paid weekly. The starting rate is $36.39 per hour, with a stated progression to $37.40 per hour in February 2027. Highly qualified candidates may start at an accelerated rate based on skill and/or experience, with listed rates from $37.44 to $41.64 per hour. An LME credential adds $3.00 per hour, and a Journey Card adds $4.00 per hour. Additional earnings include a $750 retention bonus in February 2027, a $1.00-per-hour continuous-days shift differential, overtime opportunities, and a bonus of up to 4%. The regular continuous-days schedule is a 3/4/4/3 rotation, every other Thursday through Sunday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.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 nights on a 3/4/4/3 schedule from Sunday through every other Wednesday. The role troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains manufacturing machinery and related mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor, robotics, and control systems. The technician performs preventive maintenance, interprets technical documentation, uses shop equipment as needed, and follows safety, PPE, and Lockout/Tagout requirements. Employment offers are contingent on successfully passing a background check and, where applicable, a drug screen. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

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.
LME apprenticeship and other advancement opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair machinery, conveyors, and robotics.
Diagnose equipment problems; replace or repair parts, test systems, 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.