Maintenance Technician - Salem

Taylor-Metal-Products; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Taylor Metal Products is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on complex production equipment to ensure uninterrupted output of high-quality products. Duties include inspecting machinery, dismantling access points, and conducting routine maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, 1–3 years of relevant maintenance experience, basic math and communication skills, and a forklift

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• Basic math and written communication skills are essential.
• 1-3 years of maintenance experience on industrial machinery.
• Forklift certification required (will certify in-house).
• Valid driver’s license is preferred for job duties.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Dismantle machines to access parts using hoists, cranes, and hand tools.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on drives, motors, belts, and fluids.
• Diagnose mechanical problems using manuals and schematics; repair equipment.
• Repair machines and structures with hand tools, welding devices, and measuring instruments.
• Assemble, install, or repair wiring, piping, or machine components; maintain equipment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Written communication skills

Reading skills

Machinery maintenance exp.

Education

High school degree or equivalent

1-3 year internal or relevant industrial machinery maintenance exp.

Forklift certification required

Valid Driver’s license

Job description

Taylor Metal Products is a leading manufacturer of high-end steel roofing and siding products. We have been in business for over 20 years and continue to grow each year. We always hold to our motto, Quality Products, Exceptional Service. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team who will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on complex production equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical) in order to ensure uninterrupted production of quality products that meet compliance with company standards.Maintenance Technicians are responsible for performing preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on complex production equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical) in order to ensure uninterrupted production of quality products that meet compliance with company standards.Essential Functions:Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery.Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.Perform general cleaning, repair, and maintenance of buildings or properties.Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.Align and balance new equipment after installation.Provide grounds keeping services, such as landscaping, snow removal, or exterior maintenance.Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.Perform related duties as assigned by the supervisorMaintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.Education, Experience, & other training(required and/or preferred to be considered for position):High school degree or equivalent preferredBasic math skillsWritten communication skillsReading skills1-3 yr. internal or relevant industrial machinery maintenance exp. requiredForklift certification required (will certify in-house)Valid Driver’s licenseFirst-aid certification preferredCPR certification preferredBenefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceEmployer matching 401kPaid Vacation TimePaid Sick TimePaid HolidaysMust pass a background check and drug screening for safety-sensitive positions.Taylor metal is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other unlawful factor and complies with all applicable laws including those regarding consideration of qualified applicants with criminal histories (such as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance).Qualifications:High school degree or equivalent preferredBasic math skillsWritten communication skills1-3 year internal or relevant industrial machinery maintenance exp. requiredForklift certification preferred (will certify in-house)