Maintenance Mechanic

We are unable to work with 3rd-party or corp-to-corp candidates for this position Must be authorized to work in the US Must be local to the Portland, OR area Overview Our client will be hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to join their team in Wilsonville, OR. Work with Operators in furnace area and Mechanics, also in molding team. The Maintenance Mechanic performs routine equipment repairs and preventative maintenance in a manufacturing environment. Mechanics receive training in electrical, mechanical, plumbing and plant operations to ensure they are able to perform this role with minimal supervision. Responsibilities : Perform preventative maintenance of pneumatic, vacuum, mechanical systems, and maybe some hydraulics as well. Assembly and disassembly of mechanical equipment. Troubleshoot equipment failures. Configure and repair plumbing, brazing, basic electronic repairs and some TIG/ARC welding. Work Environment : Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a manufacturing plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment. Work in a manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles. Qualifications : 5 years of experience in an industrial production or military setting focused on the maintenance of pneumatic, vacuum & mechanical systems. Bachelor’s degree counts for 2 years of experience, mechanical or controls technology is ideal. Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills Knowledge of PLC controls – basic understanding, how they control the machine, be able to walk the Controls Technician through mechanical parts of equipment. Skilled using a variety of hand and power tools Able to obtain forklift certification through company trainings Mechanics and industrial automation knowledge.