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Maintenance Technician

Pay Range: $28-38/hour

Location: Boring, Oregon

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of production equipment and facility systems. This position requires expertise in electrical troubleshooting and an independent working style. You will be responsible for performing preventive, corrective, and diagnostic maintenance, preparing equipment for startup, and handling lubrication and repairs as needed. The role demands strong troubleshooting skills to quickly and effectively resolve mechanical, electrical, and programming issues.

Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times, adhering to company policies, GMPs, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with team members while applying mechanical concepts and being open to training and feedback.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on processing equipment.
• Inspect equipment, identify potential failures, and take proactive steps to prevent downtime.
• Monitor machinery to reduce unplanned outages, resolve problems promptly, and look for process improvements.
• Support line startups and assist operators with equipment adjustments.
• Perform general building maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Weld and fabricate parts or machinery when required.
• Partner with the Maintenance Supervisor to plan and execute routine and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Help onboard and train new team members, ensuring they’re fully capable before working independently.
• Act as a point of contact for non-standard work, emergency repairs, and vendor coordination.
• Set the tone for safety, work ethic, and compliance with GMPs.
• Provide hands-on support when team members encounter challenges.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with variable frequency drives, pumps and motors, conveyor systems, AC/DC controls, pneumatic systems, hydraulic and electrical components, refrigeration and freezer systems, electronic and boiler controls.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework is a plus.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, including chains, sprockets, gears, bushings, bearings, gearboxes, and other moving components.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues effectively.
• Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—and the ability to collaborate with peers, supervisors, and managers.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan with a 4% match, and eight paid holidays. In your first year, you will receive 40 hours of PTO and 40 hours of sick time, with increased PTO in your second year. Our organization values work-life balance and provides opportunities for career growth.

Work Environment/Shift

Shift: Day Shift: 5am - 1:30pm or Night Shift: 8pm - 5:30am

You will work in a GMP environment with a flexible schedule. The position offers both night and day shifts, requiring a commitment to safety and adherence to all relevant protocols.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Boring,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.