Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic II (Clackamas, OR)
About The Position
A fast-paced, safety-first dairy processing plant in Clackamas, Oregon, is hiring a Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic II to maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and complete preventive maintenance. The role is an onsite contract assignment for 90 days, with a possible extension or conversion to full-time employment. The anticipated start date is November 1, 2026. The position works 3rd shift, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, five days a week, and requires availability for at least one weekend day and overtime. Pay is $34.97 to $36.97 per hour. The mechanic will troubleshoot and repair production equipment, carry out scheduled and responsive maintenance, fabricate and rebuild equipment, and help improve plant performance. The role works closely with plant operations, vendors, and contractors. Required PPE is provided. If converted to full-time, the candidate must join the onsite union.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Mechanical and/or electrical repair experience.
- Knowledge of fabrication, machine shop tools, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Ability to read and follow schematics, electrical diagrams, and blueprints.
- Availability for 3rd shift, at least one weekend day, and overtime.
Nice To Haves
- Limited Maintenance Electrical (LME) license.
- OSHA 10 and CPR training.
- Food or dairy plant maintenance experience.
- Programmable logic controller (PLC) experience.
- Strong welding skills.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, GMP, and food safety practices.
- Identify and resolve complex mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic problems on conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, and robots.
- Diagnose issues using blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs; dismantle and reassemble machines to replace parts.
- Complete preventive maintenance on schedule and respond promptly to maintenance requests.
- Rebuild and fabricate equipment, including welding mild and stainless steel.
- Implement improvements to reduce spoilage and downtime and increase line speeds.
- Order spare parts, coordinate with vendors and contractors, and complete work orders and logs.
- Train others to operate equipment safely and efficiently.
Benefits
- Dedicated recruiter support from application through assignment end.
- Fast, simple application and interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
