Facility & Machinery Maintenance Technician

Machinery Maintenance Technician

This contract-to-hire Facility Maintenance Technician role focuses on performing routine and advanced maintenance on electrically controlled and mechanically actuated production equipment in a clean, fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will handle preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment rebuilds while supporting continuous improvement, safety, and uptime across the facility. The position primarily operates on a day shift schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with consideration for candidates who require a swing shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and systems according to preventative maintenance schedules and equipment specifications.
• Rebuild equipment by replacing bearings, seals, shafts, and other critical mechanical components to restore reliable operation.
• Replace major machine components independently, including linear guides, ball screws, servo motors, and similar parts.
• Conduct annual preventative maintenance and detailed inspections to ensure equipment reliability and identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on production equipment and accurately diagnose root causes.
• Identify areas of concern and components that may fail soon, and communicate findings to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Assist in troubleshooting electrical issues on equipment under the guidance of more advanced/tenured personnel as needed.
• Replace ballasts and light fixtures to maintain proper lighting and safe working conditions throughout the facility.
• Make adjustments to machine parameters under supervision to optimize performance and ensure proper operation.
• Repair damaged threads, cracked sheet metal, broken brackets, and other structural or mechanical defects.
• Follow all safety and operational procedures, including lockout/tagout practices, when performing maintenance and repair work.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks as assigned, ensuring work quality, accuracy, and adherence to timelines.
• Provide project support by following instructions from more advanced technicians and supporting special maintenance initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and execute assigned tasks with minimal direction, demonstrating ownership and accountability.
• Work with minimal supervision, managing multiple tasks and priorities while achieving maintenance goals.
• Collaborate effectively with coworkers to maintain a strong team atmosphere and support a safety-focused culture.
• Drive or learn to drive a forklift to move equipment, materials, or parts as required for maintenance activities.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality, recognizing that two unplanned absences in the first 30 days may result in termination.
• Perform other related maintenance duties as assigned to support facility operations and production needs.
• For more advanced-level technicians, troubleshoot electrical problems more independently and support complex diagnostics.
• Make advanced machine parameter adjustments to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Assist in identifying part numbers and vendor sources for replacement parts, helping to streamline the maintenance supply chain.
• Perform minor rewiring of equipment as needed to support repairs and modifications.
• Fabricate specialty parts under supervision using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, P&ID diagrams, and technical drawings to guide maintenance and repair work.
• Operate MIG/TIG welders, manual mills, and lathes to support equipment repair and fabrication tasks.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians by sharing knowledge, demonstrating best practices, and supporting skill development.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, processes, and documentation to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Assist in new equipment installations, facility layout changes, and other special projects as needed.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of equipment maintenance experience working on electrically controlled and mechanically actuated production equipment, such as programmable automation, industrial robotics, conveyors, actuator-driven machinery, or electrically controlled grinders.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and a high level of mechanical aptitude.
• Hands-on experience performing preventative maintenance and routine repairs on production machinery.
• Experience with lockout/tagout procedures and strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems and components.
• Exposure to electrical troubleshooting on industrial or production equipment.
• Experience operating forklifts or a strong willingness to learn forklift operation.
• Ability to follow all safety and operational procedures consistently.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair work as assigned with attention to detail and quality.
• Capability to provide project support by following instructions from more tenured workers.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, execute, and achieve objectives with minimal direction.
• High mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, machinery, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage a flexible schedule, multi-task, and meet maintenance goals.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work well with others to maintain an excellent team atmosphere.
• Stellar attendance and punctuality, with a strong commitment to reliability and dependability.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, results-driven manufacturing environment with daily performance expectations.

Additional "Not Required" Skills & Qualifications

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and rewiring experience, including diagnosing and resolving complex electrical issues on production equipment.
• Advanced machinery maintenance experience, particularly in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• CNC maintenance experience, including troubleshooting and repairing CNC machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics with confidence.
• Fabrication experience using MIG/TIG welders and operating a manual mill and lathe.
• Experience fabricating specialty parts to support equipment repair and modification.
• Experience identifying part numbers and vendor sources for replacement parts.
• Experience assisting with new equipment installations and facility layout changes.
• Experience training or mentoring lower-level technicians in maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated ability to recommend improvements to maintenance procedures and processes.

Why Work Here?

Employees join this organization to work in a clean, bright, and safety-focused production facility where teamwork and results are valued. The company offers regular company barbecues that foster a friendly and inclusive culture, as well as comprehensive benefits through a major staffing provider. Performance-based raises at six months and one year reward strong contributions, and there is a clear path to transition from contract to direct employment based on tenure, performance, and attendance.

Work Environment

The work environment is a very fast-paced, clean, and friendly manufacturing facility where many roles are driven by achieving daily production and maintenance targets. Certain departments operate under intense deadlines, so focus, organization, and the ability to stay on task are essential. The facility emphasizes safety and seeks individuals who consistently follow safety procedures and remain safety-minded on the floor. Maintenance technicians work around electrically controlled and mechanically actuated production equipment, including programmable automation, industrial robotics, conveyors, actuator-driven machinery, and CNC or grinder-type equipment. The role typically follows a day shift schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with potential consideration for swing shift options. Forklifts and various fabrication tools, such as MIG/TIG welders, manual mills, and lathes, may be used, and technicians are expected to adhere to all facility safety and operational standards while working efficiently in a results-driven environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tualatin, OR