MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN

Staffworthy; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group life insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Increasing paid time off

Weekends wage differential

Shift differentials

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to diagnose and repair production equipment in an industrial setting. The ideal candidate must have an Oregon Electrician’s License and a high school diploma or GED, with at least 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical issues using advanced test equipment and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Compensation ranges from $90,000 to $100,000 annually, alongside attractive benefits including a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Oregon Electrician’s License is required for this position.
• High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
• At least 2 years of experience in manufacturing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair production equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Read and understand wiring schematics.
• Use test equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues.

Skills

Diagnosing production equipment

Repairing electrical equipment

Reading wiring schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Using test equipment

Knowledge of industrial 3-phase equipment

Troubleshooting up to 480V

Calibration of 4-20 mA instruments

Collaboration in diverse work environments

Education

Oregon Electrician’s License

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeter

Megger

Thermography equipment

SAP

Job description

Maintenance Electrician

About the job: This role involves diagnosing and repairing production equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair production equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Repair, maintain, and upgrade electrical equipment
• Read and understand wiring schematics
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and programming
• Use test equipment (Multimeter, Megger, thermography, etc.) to troubleshoot electrical issues
• Knowledge of industrial 3‑phase equipment, controls, VFD drives, PLC and control devices (Allen Bradley, ABB, Foxboro)
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment up to 480 V
• Perform calibration of 4‑20 mA instruments and other low‑voltage systems
• Ensure conformance with Safety, GMPs, health code regulations, NEC, NFPA standards and Food Safety Policies

Desired Qualities

• Operate machines with coaching
• Maintain safety and quality standards for operating machines
• Proficient in reading, writing, and fluent communication in the language used on‑site
• Collaborate well in a diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Oregon Electrician’s License (required)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: at least 2 years manufacturing experience
• Ability to work any shift (1st, 2nd, 3rd), weekends, and holidays as required
• Ability to work well in a team‑based environment with limited supervision
• Strong problem‑solving skills and practical solution development
• Ability to learn and apply Continuous Improvement tools (TPM & Lean Manufacturing)
• Experience with high‑speed packaging lines and production equipment in food processing, chemical, or pharmaceutical industries
• Preferred: familiarity with SAP

Compensation

• Base Salary: USD $90,000 – $100,000
• License rate – Maintenance Electrician: $46.05 per hour
• License rate – Lead Electrician: $47.37 per hour
• $5,000 sign‑on bonus
• Increasing hourly wage during the first 12 months of contract

Benefits

• Health, Group life insurance and Savings plan
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• Increasing paid time off
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Weekends wage differential (Saturday 1.5×, Sunday 2×)
• 2nd Shift Differential $0.75/hr, 3rd Shift Differential $1.50/hr