Maintenance Assistant

Employers Overload; Saint Helens (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Insurance benefits

Vacation pay

Holiday bonus

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Job summary

Employers Overload in Saint Helens, OR seeks a dependable Maintenance Assistant to support routine maintenance of warehouse equipment and facilities. The role is hands-on, requiring basic mechanical skills and the ability to follow safety procedures.

You will assist with greasing, bearing maintenance, and using basic hand tools, while learning and growing with a small team. The job offers hourly pay, paid leave, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills preferred.
• Knowledge of bearings, greasing, and lubrication is a plus.
• Previous maintenance, industrial, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools.
• Willingness to learn new skills and follow safety procedures.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving materials as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs of warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Perform greasing and lubrication of equipment and components.
• Assist with bearing maintenance and replacement as needed.
• Use basic hand tools to support maintenance tasks.
• Help troubleshoot mechanical issues and report equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist maintenance personnel with projects and preventative maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Willingness to learn

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Bearings knowledge

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

We are seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined Maintenance Assistant to join our customer's team in St. Helens, Oregon. This position will assist with routine maintenance and upkeep of warehouse equipment and facilities. The ideal candidate has basic mechanical skills, enjoys hands-on work, and is willing to learn.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs of warehouse equipment and machinery.
• Perform greasing and lubrication of equipment and components.
• Assist with bearing maintenance and replacement as needed.
• Use basic hand tools to support maintenance tasks.
• Help troubleshoot mechanical issues and report equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist maintenance personnel with projects and preventative maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical skills preferred.
• Knowledge of bearings, greasing, and lubrication is a plus.
• Previous maintenance, industrial, or warehouse experience preferred.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools.
• Willingness to learn new skills and follow safety procedures.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and moving materials as required.

$23.00 per hour

Paid Sick and Safe Leave in accordance with Washington or Oregon law

Eligible to purchase Medical, Dental, Vision, and Term Life Insurance

Vacation Pay — one week offered after 2,000 hours worked

Holiday Bonus — 5 days*

Refer-A-Friend Bonus Program*

Employers Overload is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.