Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

About the position

We are currently seeking a skilled maintenance tech to join our team in Portland. A successful candidate will bring a strong mechanical and electrical background, excellent communication skills, eagerness to move into a higher-level position, and experience in a manufacturing plant. Our company offers a competitive hourly rate and overtime, favorable benefits, opportunities for advancement, great culture, and strong leadership.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Administers general preventative maintenance duties utilizing the maintenance system.
• Detects malfunctions in machinery, diagnoses problems and repairs machinery and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and safely with limited supervision.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Maintains and troubleshoots frame welders, automated and manual lines (i.e. rollers, belts, motors, and chains), facility equipment such as lighting, air compressor, overhead doors, etc.
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Regular and dependable attendance and punctuality, including ability to work flexible hours and adapt to changing work requirements.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Using MIG and TIG welding tools and techniques to repair and maintain equipment.
• May be required to perform other maintenance duties and functions or assist in other departments as needed depending on the needs of the business.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic, mechanic, pneumatic systems.
• Experience in operating a variety of hand tools and equipment.
• MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Must actively participate as a member of the team and be willing to maintain high levels of productivity, occasionally sustaining longer working hours when necessary.
• Attention to detail and established procedures, along with being well organized.
• Solid English language, reading and writing skills.
• Solid math and computation skills.
• Must have a valid Driver License and pass any required MVR and background checks.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive Medical plan options
• Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO), including Vacation, Personal, and paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Wellness Clinic