Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic II

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic II
Location: Clackamas, OR 97015
Number of Openings: 1
Employment Type: Contract – Temporary Assignment
Initial Assignment Duration: 90 Days

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Shift: Third Shift / Graveyard
Work Schedule: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM, 5 days per week
Hours: 40 hours per week
Weekend Availability: Must be willing to work at least one weekend day
Overtime: Required as operationally needed

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum Experience: 5+ years in a manufacturing/production environment
Conversion Opportunity: Potential full-time conversion
Contract Extension: Possible

Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic II to support maintenance and repair operations at its Clackamas Dairy Plant in Clackamas, Oregon.

The Maintenance Mechanic II will ensure the reliable operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment throughout the manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for diagnosing equipment failures, performing preventive maintenance, repairing and rebuilding machinery, supporting production operations, and minimizing equipment downtime.

The successful candidate will have at least five years of manufacturing or production environment experience, hands-on mechanical and/or electrical repair skills, and the ability to troubleshoot complex industrial equipment.

This role requires a safety-focused maintenance professional who can work independently, respond to equipment breakdowns, perform scheduled maintenance, and support continuous improvement in a food manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment .

• Hands-on experience with mechanical and/or electrical equipment repair.

• Knowledge of fabrication and machine shop tools.

• Working knowledge of hydraulics and/or pneumatics.

• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Mechanical blueprints.

  • Electrical diagrams.

  • Equipment schematics.

  • Maintenance and repair manuals.

• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and implement corrective solutions.

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to complete maintenance reports and work orders.

• Strong safety awareness and understanding of industrial maintenance procedures.

• Ability to work onsite on third shift.

• Willingness to work at least one weekend day.

• Availability for overtime when required.

Preferred Qualifications & Technical Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

• Industrial machinery repair and maintenance.

• Conveyor systems.

• Compressors and chillers.

• Machine rebuilding and fabrication.

• Mechanical component replacement.

• Preventive maintenance programs.

• Machine shop tools and equipment.

Electrical & Industrial Systems

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair.

• Programmable controllers and industrial automation equipment.

• Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.

• Instrumentation equipment troubleshooting.

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Welding & Fabrication

• Mild steel welding.

• Stainless steel welding.

• Equipment fabrication and rebuilding.

• Industrial maintenance welding techniques.

Maintenance Documentation & Safety

• Maintenance work orders.

• Equipment maintenance logs.

• Spare parts inventory management.

• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).

• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Global Food Safety practices.

Licenses & Certifications

• LME (Limited Maintenance Electrical) License: Preferred.

• OSHA 10 certification: Nice to have.

• CPR certification: Nice to have.

Work Schedule & Assignment Details

Regular Shift

• Third Shift / Graveyard.

• 10:00 PM–6:30 AM.

• Five days per week.

• 40 hours per week.

Additional Schedule Requirements

• Must be open to working at least one weekend day.

• Overtime may be required.

• Shift scheduling may depend on plant operational requirements.

Contract Details

• Initial assignment: 90 days.

• Assignment extension: Possible.

• Full-time conversion: Possible.

• Upon conversion to full-time employment, the employee must join the onsite union.

Work Environment

Location: Clackamas, OR 97015.

• Onsite food and dairy manufacturing facility.

• Industrial production and maintenance environment.

• Regular interaction with production equipment and machinery.

• Must follow food manufacturing safety, housekeeping, and quality procedures.

• Must be comfortable working in an industrial maintenance environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced industrial maintenance mechanic with at least five years of manufacturing or production environment experience.

Candidates should have strong hands-on troubleshooting abilities across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Experience maintaining conveyors, compressors, chillers, production machinery, and industrial equipment will be especially valuable.

The strongest candidates will also bring welding and fabrication experience, preventive maintenance knowledge, the ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints, and a strong understanding of industrial safety procedures.

Candidates must be comfortable working overnight, including at least one weekend day, and performing overtime when needed.