Maintenance Technician Job Portland area,Oregon USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

POSITION SUMMARY

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is a key reliability driver responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation. This full‑time, permanent position involves 12‑hour shifts and offers a career‑launching opportunity with formal training programs and extensive room for growth.

A Licensed Maintenance Electrician (LME/PJ) - preferred
A Mechanical Maintenance Technician with a clear path to obtaining LME licensing

Due to Oregon state regulations, electrical work may only be performed by licensed individuals. Mechanical technicians will partner with licensed electricians while developing toward licensure.

This role goes beyond fixing equipment — it is about:

Improving reliability
Developing the next generation of skilled technicians

A successful Industrial Maintenance Technician consistently:

Diagnoses and resolves equipment issues quickly and effectively
Identifies root causes and eliminates repeat failures
Improves PM/PdM effectiveness and equipment reliability
Actively supports production uptime and plant performance goals
Coaches and develops apprentices and peers

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Ownership
Follow all safety policies
Identify and eliminate hazards
Stop unsafe work and raise concerns
Promote proper use of LTT (Lock, Tag, Try)
Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Equipment Reliability & Maintenance
Perform routine, non‑routine, and emergency maintenance
Troubleshoot and repair plant systems

FOR LME (licensed)

Mechanical and electrical systems, including:
- Motors, drives, PLCs, instrumentation, controls
Mechanical systems, including:
- Gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, belts
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Valves and process equipment
Coordinate with licensed electricians for all electrical work
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Problem Solving
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA)
Implement corrective actions
Improve equipment performance through data and observation
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM)
Execute and continuously improve PM/PdM tasks
Identify gaps in maintenance strategies and recommend improvements
Support condition‑based monitoring and early failure detection
Continuous Improvement (TPM / RWP Alignment)
Develop working knowledge of Reliability Work Process (RWP)
Support TPM restoration and reliability initiatives
Identify and eliminate waste in maintenance and equipment performance
Work cross‑functionally with Operations to improve efficiency
Work Execution & Documentation (SAP)
Accurately document all work performed in SAP
Record clear failure causes and corrective actions
Maintain high‑quality data to support reliability analysis
Coach and mentor maintenance apprentices
Support skill development using structured training plans
Complete training validations and sign‑offs
Share knowledge and best practices with the team
Teamwork & Communication
Work effectively in a self‑directed team environment
Build strong working relationships with Operations
Communicate clearly across shifts and functions
Support shared ownership of plant performance

DEVELOPMENT EXPECTATION (Mechanical Path)

Mechanical Maintenance Technicians hired into this role are expected to:

Enroll in an approved Oregon LME apprenticeship program
Progress toward electrical licensing within 2 years
Demonstrate continuous skill development and competency growth

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (LME Path)

State of Oregon LME and/or PJ license
Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, including:
- Motors, drives, controls, instrumentation, PLCs
Ability to solve complex technical problems with minimal supervision
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
Strong communication and teamwork skills

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Mechanical Path)

Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience
Knowledge of:
- Bearings, power transmission, alignment
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
Ability to read mechanical drawings
Willingness to pursue LME license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (All Candidates)

Experience in preventive and predictive maintenance programs
Welding (MIG, TIG, Stick) and basic machining skills
Experience with alignment, rigging, and equipment installation
Knowledge…