Maintenance Electrician (LME)

Olive Recruiting • Milwaukie, OR

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About The Position

Olive Recruiting is seeking a Maintenance Electrician for a minimum 9-month temporary assignment, with the potential for permanent hire. The position supports maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment to help ensure production equipment and facility systems operate safely and efficiently. The candidate must hold an active Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license and have experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems, manufacturing equipment, and control systems.

Requirements

• Current State of Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing machinery, electrical control systems, motors, and PLCs.
• Understanding of preventative maintenance, electrical safety standards, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with computerized maintenance systems.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of experience as an LME or LME Apprentice.
• Experience with Client Fanuc controllers or similar PLC systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical manufacturing equipment.
• Perform electrical maintenance and repairs within the scope of an Oregon LME license, including systems operating below 600 volts phase-to-phase.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, wiring, controllers, relays, PLCs, circuit boards, and other electrical components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery, electrical panels, motors, safety devices, and facility systems.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend improvements to minimize downtime.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, electrical codes, and established safety standards.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs using computerized work order systems.
• Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment issues and support operational efficiency.
• Assist with mechanical maintenance, general facility repairs, and additional maintenance activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED