Maintenance Technician; Manufacturing

Maintenance Technician (Manufacturing)

Our client is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Technician who thrives in fast‑paced manufacturing environments and takes pride in figuring out how things work. This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically curious, adaptable, and comfortable troubleshooting a mix of industrial production equipment and facility systems. The right candidate brings a strong work ethic, flexibility with schedules, and the confidence to work independently while supporting a growing maintenance team.

This role is onsite in McMinnville, Oregon.

• Shift 1 – Sunday – every other Wednesday Day Shift (4:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Shift 2 – Sunday – every other Wednesday Night Shift (4:30 PM – 5:00 AM)
• Shift 3 – Every other Wednesday – Saturday Day Shift (4:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Shift 4 – Every other Wednesday – Saturday Night Shift (4:30 PM – 5:00 AM)

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install industrial production and facility equipment to support continuous operations.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagnostics on manufacturing machinery.
• Support both older legacy equipment and newer, highly automated production lines.
• Complete preventive maintenance, parts tracking, basic data entry, and work order documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and food‑compliant work environment while adhering to GMP and safety standards.

• 4 years of maintenance technician, millwright, or skilled trades experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read schematics and problem‑solve independently.
• Experience working with industrial equipment such as conveyors, mixers, motors, forklifts, engines, boilers, or HVAC systems.
• Comfort working flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, overtime, and rotating shifts as required.
• Background in food production or similar regulated manufacturing environments is strongly preferred.

Compensation: $28.88/hr + $2.50 differential for night shift. (DOE)

Benefits are available to eligible full‑time employees and include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company match, 3 weeks of PTO, 7 paid holidays, and access to ongoing training programs. Enjoy a fixed work schedule, a modern, safe work environment, and support for maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Vander Houwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify. Vander Houwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.