Maintenance Technician

Lead Maintenance Technician

This full-time Lead Maintenance Technician role operates Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You will take a hands-on lead in maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment, ensuring that machinery runs safely, reliably, and efficiently in a fast-paced yet friendly manufacturing environment. The role focuses on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, with a preference for experience on equipment used in corrugated paper box production.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery and equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues to restore equipment to safe and efficient operation.
• Use multimeters and other diagnostic tools to test, diagnose, and verify electrical circuits, including 480-volt three-phase power systems.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from operation manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics to perform accurate repairs and adjustments.
• Maintain, inspect, and repair conveyors, bearings, shaft gears, motors, AOD pumps, and related mechanical components.
• Support PLC maintenance activities, including basic troubleshooting and maintenance of PLC-controlled equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and adjustments on corrugated converters, flexographic presses, and similar machinery when applicable.
• Perform welding and basic fabrication tasks as needed to support equipment repair and modification.
• Collaborate closely with team members and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure efficient production operations.
• Communicate effectively with management and team members across shifts to share status updates, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by following safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
• Document maintenance activities accurately, including issues found, repairs performed, and parts used, to support continuous improvement and reliability.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of machinery maintenance experience or proven competency in routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, including experience with AOD pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, shaft gears, motors, and conveyors.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including 480-volt three-phase power and electrical circuits.
• Experience identifying failed electrical and mechanical components and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance and troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics accurately.
• Proficiency using a multimeter and other diagnostic tools for electrical and electronic troubleshooting.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with management and team members across shifts.
• Ability to work safely and maintain a clean, organized work area in a fast-paced production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) license or certification (preferred but not required).
• Previous experience in a lead or supervisory maintenance role.
• Experience working with machinery used in corrugated paper box manufacturing, including corrugated converters and flexographic presses.
• Experience in maintenance and repair of equipment such as folder/gluers, platen die cutters, flexo folder/gluers, and rotary die cutters or similar machinery.
• Fabrication experience, including use of lathes and welding, such as arc or similar welding processes.
• Experience with PLC and VFD interfacing and troubleshooting.
• Relevant industry experience in box, paper, or related manufacturing environments.
• Ability to perform basic welding and fabrication to support equipment modifications and repairs.
• Comfort working with VFDS (variable frequency drives) and related control components.

Why Work Here?

You will join an organization that invests in its people through comprehensive benefits, retirement support, and meaningful time off. Employees receive robust medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage at no cost to the employee, with the employer also contributing toward coverage for family members. After one year of service, you become eligible for a 401(k) plan that includes a 3% automatic employer contribution plus an additional match of up to 3% each year. The company supports work-life balance through generous sick time accrual of 69 hours per year and vacation accrual that grows with tenure. You also benefit from 8 paid holidays annually, with an additional holiday for veterans, along with access to life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program to support overall well-being.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing facility that produces corrugated paper boxes and related products. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., supporting a fast-paced yet friendly production environment. You will work around a variety of industrial equipment, including conveyors, AOD pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, bearings, shaft gears, corrugated converters, flexographic presses, folder/gluers, platen die cutters, flexo folder/gluers, and rotary die cutters or similar machinery. The equipment utilizes 480-volt three-phase power, PLC-controlled systems, and VFDs, requiring regular use of diagnostic tools such as multimeters and reference to mechanical and electrical schematics. The facility emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with a strong focus on maintaining a safe and orderly workspace while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a production setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hr.

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 Hillsboro, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.