Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician performs routine and light preventive maintenance, supports production and shipping operations, and carries out janitorial and basic facility upkeep tasks within a machine shop environment. This role helps ensure equipment reliability, a clean and safe workplace, and smooth day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the maintenance and facilities team with daily maintenance and facility support tasks.
• Support production and shipping needs, including occasional overtime or schedule changes when required.
• Conduct regular facility walk-throughs to identify issues and track supply and material needs.
• Notify management promptly of needed repairs, safety concerns, or system issues.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as painting, basic plumbing, and light electrical work.
• Complete basic carpentry tasks to support facility upkeep and small repairs.
• Perform weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Assist with minor maintenance and upkeep of forging presses and furnaces.
• Support scrap recovery and material handling activities to maintain efficient production flow.
• Operate a forklift occasionally to move materials and equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area at all times.
• Follow all safety procedures, company standards, and maintenance best practices.
• Document maintenance activities, work performed, and shift updates accurately and in a timely manner.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to stay current with safety practices and maintenance procedures.
• Cross-train in other departments as needed to support broader operational needs.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to perform basic mechanical repairs.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial or production equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools and basic maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Capability to perform minor painting, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks.
• Comfort working in an industrial maintenance or machine shop environment.
• Ability to operate a forklift occasionally, following safety guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail when conducting facility walk-throughs and documenting work.
• Willingness to support production needs, including overtime or schedule changes when required.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and company standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician, maintenance helper, or in industrial maintenance.
• Familiarity with forging press and furnace maintenance or similar heavy equipment.
• Experience in scrap recovery and material handling within a production environment.
• Ability to cross-train and support multiple departments.
• Strong communication skills to report issues and provide clear shift updates.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and meetings to enhance skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a team-focused environment where safety, reliability, and continuous improvement are priorities. You will have opportunities to broaden your skills through cross-training, hands-on experience with industrial equipment, and regular training sessions. The role offers variety in day-to-day tasks, exposure to different areas of the operation, and the chance to contribute directly to efficient and safe production.

Work Environment

This role is based in a machine shop environment with active production equipment and industrial machinery. You will work around forging presses, furnaces, and other mechanical equipment while performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs. The position may require occasional overtime or schedule changes to support production needs. The work involves regular use of hand tools and maintenance equipment, as well as occasional forklift operation. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety procedures, with an expectation that the work area remains clean and well-maintained.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Albany, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.