Machine Maintenance Tech

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day workweek

Competitive pay

Advanced manufacturing equipment

Career growth

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks a Machine Maintenance Technician for a Prineville, OR area manufacturing team. The role focuses on maintaining equipment, supporting production, and performing fabrication tasks with a safety-first mindset.

Qualifications include industrial maintenance and welding experience, knowledge of electrical systems and PLCs, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Advanced knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment operation.
• General welding experience and fabrication skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and PLC functionality.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required equipment certifications.
• Millwright training or experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and modify jigs using truss designs to support high-volume production.
• Update, repair, and maintain existing jigs and fixtures.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies and procedures, with a strong focus on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment throughout the facility.
• Communicate equipment concerns, repair needs, and maintenance updates to management.
• Operate maintenance-related equipment and assist in training less-experienced employees.
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently to maximize production performance.
• Recommend equipment improvements and assist with preventative maintenance planning.
• Continue maintenance documentation and report work progress as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Welding

Electrical systems

PLC knowledge

Safety mindset

Millwright work

Team collaboration

Job description

Machine Maintenance Technician

Location: Prineville, OR
Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Pay: $24.75 - $29.75 DOE

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Machine Maintenance Technician to join a growing manufacturing team in Prineville. This position is responsible for maintaining equipment functionality, supporting production operations, and assisting with maintenance-related fabrication projects. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong safety mindset, work effectively as part of a team, and possess experience in industrial maintenance, millwright work, and welding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Fabricate and modify jigs using truss designs to support high-volume production.
• Update, repair, and maintain existing jigs and fixtures.
• Follow and enforce all safety policies and procedures, with a strong focus on Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment throughout the facility.
• Communicate equipment concerns, repair needs, and maintenance updates to management.
• Operate maintenance-related equipment and assist in training less-experienced employees.
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently to maximize production performance.
• Recommend equipment improvements and assist with preventative maintenance planning.
• Continue maintenance documentation and report work progress as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.

Advanced knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment operation.

General welding experience and fabrication skills.

Working knowledge of electrical systems and PLC functionality.

Ability to obtain and maintain required equipment certifications.

Millwright training or experience preferred.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform physical labor throughout the workday.
• Work performed primarily in an outdoor manufacturing environment exposed to weather, dust, and noise.
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Benefits of the Position

• Four-day workweek with three-day weekends.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Long-term career growth potential within a stable company.