Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pendleton Woolen Mills (retail); Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care reimbursement

Shoe reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Pendleton Woolen Mills is seeking a Maintenance 1 to perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of production equipment and facility systems. The role works independently, supports mill operations, and may guide Maintenance 2 and 3 staff.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam issues; performing preventive maintenance; operating boilers; and coordinating contractors as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of hands‑on mechanical maintenance and repair experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or comparable environment.
• Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to independently troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install industrial machinery and equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, fluid‑pumping, heat‑transfer, welding, and rigging principles.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test industrial machinery, production equipment, and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and fluid‑pumping system issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment and systems.
• Operate and maintain boilers; lead annual boiler preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Support WWTP, HVAC, and evaporative cooler operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, layouts, and specifications; use precision measuring instruments and identify required mechanical components.
• Use maintenance tools and equipment for cutting, threading, bending, drilling, grinding, welding‑related work, and other repair activities.
• Perform rigging and safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, and other required mobile equipment.
• Follow lockout/tagout, PPE, machine safety, and all other applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain required QMS, maintenance, work‑instruction, and training documentation.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas, tools, and equipment and support continuous improvement of safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and training to Maintenance 2 and Maintenance 3 employees and coordinate their work as assigned.
• Coordinate contractors performing maintenance, repair, installation, and facility work.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and be available for overtime and call‑in work, including off‑shifts and weekends as necessary.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Rigging

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Forklifts

Lifts

Cranes

Measuring instruments

Welding tools

Job description

Pendleton Woolen Mills is seeking a Maintenance 1 to perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of production equipment and facility systems. The role works independently, supports mill operations, and may guide Maintenance 2 and 3 staff.

Responsibilities include diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and steam issues; performing preventive maintenance; operating boilers; and coordinating contractors as needed.