Industrial Maintenance Technician

Valley View Manufacturing

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Beaverton, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Summary

    We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of machinery, physical structures, and building systems. This is a hands-on, high-impact position essential to keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

    If you’re a strong problem-solver with broad technical ability—from basic facility upkeep to complex machine repair—this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.

    Key Responsibilities

    Equipment & Machinery Maintenance

    • Visually inspect, test, and evaluate machinery and equipment to identify issues before failures occur.

    • Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems and perform effective repairs.

    • Dismantle defective machines, remove worn parts, and install new or rebuilt components.

    • Clean, lubricate, and service shafts, bearings, gears, motors, and other moving parts.

    • Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and utilities.

    • Set up and operate machine tools (lathe, grinder, drill press, milling machine) to repair or fabricate parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.

    • Troubleshoot recurring issues and provide independent recommendations to prevent future downtime.

    Facility & Building Systems

    • Repair physical structures, including walls, floors, doors, and general facility components.

    • Perform general maintenance tasks including basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and light electrical work.

    • Replace lighting, handle basic custodial tasks when needed, and maintain a clean working environment.

    • Safely work at heights up to 30 feet using aerial or scissor lifts.

    Safety, Documentation & Collaboration

    • Follow all OSHA safety standards, procedures, and PPE requirements.

    • Properly use lockout/tag-out (LOTO) practices to ensure safe maintenance.

    • Document all maintenance activities in the CMMS or preventive maintenance database.

    • Coordinate with Scheduling when maintenance tasks will impact production (1+ hour downtime).

    • Know when to call in specialized technicians for advanced repairs.

    • Maintain a strict maintenance schedule while adapting to changing priorities and urgent needs.

    Requirements

    Experience & Skills

    • Minimum 3+ years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment.

    • Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, pipe systems, and facility structures.

    • Strong working knowledge of OSHA Safety Standards and compliance practices.

    • Experience with Krones equipment is a strong plus.

    • Ability to perform basic math, read technical manuals, and use computer systems for reporting.

    • Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs and work at heights up to 30 ft.

    Education & Certifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent required.

    • Relevant trade experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water treatment, mechanical, or similar fields highly preferred.

    • Supervisory or lead experience is highly desirable.

    Professional Qualifications

    • Must be able to speak, read, and write English for workplace safety.

    • Strong, stable work history with 2–3 years per role and solid professional references.

    • Willingness to work overtime and attend training outside normal shift hours.

    Why This Role Is Unique

    This position requires versatility and independence. You may:

    • Repair a high-value automated machine in the morning,

    • Replace a lighting ballast in the afternoon,

    • Coordinate with production on downtime,

    • And update preventive maintenance logs before the shift ends.

    You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability of equipment and the overall success of the manufacturing operation.

    Salary info:

    $28 - $35 / hr