Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Systems Reliability

Location: Clackamas, OR
Pay Rate: $28–$32 per hour DOE
Position Type: Full-Time, Direct-Hire
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM

Your Impact

Join a purpose-driven recycling and sustainable processing facility where your craftsmanship keeps essential equipment humming and reduces environmental waste. You’ll be a key player ensuring high-capacity production lines run safely and efficiently through expert maintenance, quick troubleshooting, and a safety-first mindset.

A Night in the Life

• Kickoff: Start with a safety huddle, review priority work orders, and line status for the shift.
• Proactive care: Complete scheduled preventive maintenance on conveyors, servo-driven systems, and plant utilities to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Rapid response: When an issue hits—whether it’s a misaligned conveyor, hydraulic leak, or an electrical fault—you diagnose methodically and restore operation.
• Hands-on repairs: Use AC/DC welding and oxygen/acetylene cutting to repair brackets, guards, and chutes; swap bearings and belts; tighten chains; and align shafts.
• Electrical troubleshooting: Safely work with 120/208/240/480-volt systems, read schematics, identify failed components, and execute precise repairs.
• Safety at the core: Apply strict Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures and respect all equipment safety shutoffs before every intervention.
• Close-out: Document work performed, communicate status to teammates, and stage parts for the next shift.

What You’ll Handle

• Preventive maintenance and routine troubleshooting across all production machinery.
• General mechanical, basic electrical, welding, and carpentry tasks to complete work orders on time.
• Safe operation of AC/DC welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, forklifts, and a full range of hand and power tools.
• Daily task prioritization aligned with production needs.
• Clear communication and accurate completion of maintenance paperwork.

What You Bring

• Experience: 2–3 years of verifiable experience in industrial mechanics, industrial welding, and industrial hydraulics.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience).
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Capabilities

• Lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly and push/pull loaded materials.
• Comfort working on ladders and catwalks; move around, under, and on top of machinery in a dynamic plant setting.

Core Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude, dependable basic math, and sharp attention to detail.
• Clear English communication (written and spoken) to read manuals, follow safety guidelines, and complete work orders.
• Unwavering commitment to workplace safety for yourself and your team.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) Match: 100% match on deferrals up to 4%, plus 50% match on deferrals between 4% and 6%.
• Time Off: Robust PTO plus 7 paid holidays annually.

Technical Proficiencies

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• High Voltage Systems
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Manual Machining Skills

Equipment & Technologies

• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors

Bring your resilience, curiosity, and safety-first approach to a team that values operational excellence and environmental stewardship.