Industrial Reliability Laborer - Albany

Nexgen Team; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Aflac

Pre-paid legal

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Carson Industrial Services in Albany, OR is hiring an Industrial Reliability Laborer to support field and shop operations. The role develops foundational skills for a career in industrial reliability, assisting technicians, preparing equipment, and maintaining vehicles and tools.

The position emphasizes safety, professionalism, and a strong work ethic. The Laborer learns the basics of industrial reliability while supporting multiple service lines, with progression into skilled technician roles

Qualifications

• Valid driver\'s license required.
• Ability to obtain company safety certifications.
• Able to travel and work overtime as required.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety requirements and participate in job hazard analyses.
• Provide field support: equipment setup/teardown, tool staging, material handling, cleaning, and basic maintenance.
• Support shop and equipment tasks: vehicle wash, tool organization, material prep, and inventory support.
• Assist with transportation and logistics: pick up parts, deliver equipment, and move trailers.
• Complete paperwork accurately and report damaged tools or inventory.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety certifications

Willing to travel

Strong work ethic

Follow instructions

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Location

Branch - Albany - Albany, OR 97322

Position Summary

The Industrial Reliability Laborer provides field and shop support for the Industrial Reliability Services team while developing the foundational skills required for a career in industrial reliability. This position assists technicians with field service work, prepares equipment and materials, maintains company vehicles and tools, and helps ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and professionally.

The Laborer is expected to learn the fundamentals of industrial reliability while demonstrating a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a willingness to learn. This position supports multiple service lines within Carson Industrial Services, with the primary focus on Industrial Reliability.

This position serves as the entry point into the Carson Industrial Services technical career path. Employees who demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and technical aptitude will have opportunities to develop into skilled technician roles as the department continues to grow.

Work Schedule

Industrial Reliability Services operates around our customers' production schedules, planned maintenance outages, and emergency service needs. As a result, work schedules are not always Monday through Friday or limited to traditional business hours.

Employees should expect varying start times, early mornings, extended workdays, overnight travel, weekend work, and occasional holiday work when required to support customer operations. Flexibility and reliability are essential to the success of this position.

Professional Expectations

• Take pride in every task, regardless of size.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Respect every customer's facility by following their established safety requirements while maintaining our commitment to the highest standard of safe work practices.
• Treat every customer, coworker, and facility with professionalism and respect.
• Leave work areas cleaner than they were found.
• Complete assigned tasks thoroughly and safely.
• Ask questions whenever unsure rather than making assumptions.
• Accept coaching and apply feedback to continually improve.
• Support the team wherever needed while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety

• Perform all work in accordance with company and customer safety requirements.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and pre-job planning.
• Maintain required safety certifications.
• Stop work and notify a supervisor of unsafe conditions.
• Perform duties as a Confined Space Entrant and Attendant when required.

Field Support

• Equipment setup and teardown.
• Tool staging and organization.
• Material handling.
• Hydraulic reservoir cleaning.
• Filtration projects.
• Fuel polishing.
• Automatic lubrication system installations.
• Hose routing and support.
• Cleaning equipment and components.
• General labor associated with industrial reliability projects.

Shop & Equipment Support

• Wash and maintain company vehicles.
• Clean and organize tools and equipment.
• Maintain shop cleanliness.
• Prepare materials for upcoming jobs.
• Assemble basic components under technician supervision.
• Restock commonly used materials.
• Assist with inventory and warehouse organization.

Transportation & Logistics

• Pick up parts and materials.
• Deliver equipment between job sites and company locations.
• Move trailers and company equipment as needed.
• Operate company vehicles safely and responsibly.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment.

Documentation

• Complete assigned paperwork accurately and on time.
• Take photographs of work when directed.
• Report damaged tools, equipment, or vehicles.
• Notify technicians when inventory or supplies are running low.

Authority & Decision Making

The Industrial Reliability Laborer works under the direction of a technician or supervisor.

May Independently

• Operate company vehicles when authorized.
• Pick up parts and materials.
• Perform assigned shop duties.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Complete assigned housekeeping and support tasks.

Must Elevate to a Technician or Supervisor

• Questions regarding job scope.
• Safety concerns.
• Equipment malfunctions.
• Customer questions regarding work being performed.
• Any assembly or installation requiring technical verification.
• Environmental incidents or spills.

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain required company safety certifications.
• Ability to travel and work overtime as required.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer and mobile device skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience using common hand and power tools.
• Forklift experience.
• Industrial or construction experience.
• Experience towing trailers.

Physical Requirements

Lifts up to 75 pounds.
Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, and climb.
Work in confined spaces.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to travel, work extended hours, overnight assignments, weekends, and occasional holidays as required by customer and project schedules.
Safely perform physically demanding work throughout the workday.

Success in this Role

A successful Industrial Reliability Laborer consistently:
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
- Learns quickly and applies coaching.
- Supports technicians without needing constant direction.
- Maintains clean, organized work areas, vehicles, and equipment.
- Works safely and follows established procedures.
- Contributes to a professional image on every customer site.
- Demonstrates the initiative and aptitude to advance into a skilled technician role within Carson Industrial Services.

Employee Notes

• A background check and drug screen will be conducted
• Driving record will be checked for insurability

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Aflac
• Pre-paid legal
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.