Maintenance Technician or LME​/(Plant Journeyman

Maintenance Technician or LME/(Plant Journeyman)

Location(s):
Portland, OR, US, 97230 Function:
Manufacturing Audience:
Hourly Work Arrangement:
On Site

Compensation will be based on experience:
Maintenance Technician - $35.00/hr + $1.50 shift differential-( LME Development Pathway) Enroll in an approved Oregon LME apprenticeship program Progress toward electrical licensing within 2 years Licensed Maintenance Electrician (LME/PJ) – preferred- $45.00/hr+ $1.50 shift differential 12-hour rotating shifts - 6a-6p-8 week rotation-6p – 6a (Day/Night)

The Gresham Foam Plant is a high-performance manufacturing facility producing extruded polystyrene insulation. Our success depends on safe, reliable, and efficient equipment operation, driven by strong collaboration between Operations and Maintenance.

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. This position may be filled as either: A Licensed Maintenance Electrician (LME/PJ) - preferred, or 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:
Preventing failures Improving reliability Supporting production performance 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 Maintains high-quality, accurate maintenance documentation Actively supports production uptime and plant performance goals Coaches and develops apprentices and peers

• Safety Ownership Follow all safety policies Identify and eliminate hazards Stop unsafe work and escalate 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 For Mechanical Technicians:
  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 Diagnose equipment failures 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
• Training & Apprenticeship Development 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