Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Northwest Adhesives, Inc was recently acquired by The Willamette Valley Company and is a well-established industrial adhesive manufacturer with over 30 years of success in producing high-performance hot melt and water-based adhesives. We proudly serve the packaging, labeling, and product assembly industries and maintain a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and customer service. We are currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our site leadership team and oversee the maintenance and reliability of our production equipment and facility.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for managing all aspects of equipment maintenance, repair, and facility support to ensure continuous and efficient operation of manufacturing lines. This hands-on role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in minimizing downtime, supporting process improvements, and leading internal and external resources related to maintenance and repairs.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep all primary production equipment functioning.
• Schedule and perform all routine and preventative maintenance repairs to equipment.
• Arrange/coordinate outside contract work for facility maintenance.
• Manage equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications in coordination with production goals.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance tasks, work orders, and parts inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance to production staff on equipment care.
• Demonstrate leadership for teamwork, respect all employees, and portray a positive attitude.
• Assist in design, layout, or redesign of equipment and processes for efficiency improvements.
• Provide on-call or emergency support as needed to minimize equipment downtime.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in a maintenance technician or maintenance management role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills, including experience with pumps, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Proficient with tools, measurement equipment, and basic fabrication.
• Comfortable using computers or mobile devices for maintenance records and communication.

Preferred Skills (But Not Required):

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for occasional off-site service work
• 1 to 2 years of welding and fabrication experience.
• 1 to 2 years of electrical experience
• Experience working with hot melt adhesive systems or industrial process equipment.
• Familiarity with OSHA, WISHA, and other relevant safety standards.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Excellent Health and Retirement Benefits
• Supplemental & Voluntary Insurance Options
• Opportunities for advancement, skill development, and leadership

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Occasional after-hours support required in emergency situations