Plant Maintenance & Controls Technician

United Parcel Service, Inc.; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

United Parcel Service, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR seeks a specialist-level engineer for on-site maintenance of facility systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and may involve troubleshooting, network basics, motor control theory, and electrical work performed during day shifts. Expect to work Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM with a focus on keeping conveyors and plant equipment running smoothly, responding to alarms, and driving preventative maintenance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent in engineering.
• Programming experience with troubleshooting; basic networks, motor control theory, and AC/DC electrical troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Responds to internal customers
• Responds to facility alarms and emergencies
• Troubleshoots problems that arise
• Performs preventative maintenance
• Troubleshoots, calibrates, and adjusts plant floor devices as necessary to maintain optimal performance of plant floor equipment
• Sorts calls and breakdowns and expedites their completion
• Provides information to maintenance mechanics on how to complete required repairs to resolve breakdown situations
• Assists in solving the daily problems inherent in keeping the conveyors or physical facility in good working order

Skills

Programming experience

Networks knowledge

Motor control theory

AC/DC electrical troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

Electrical schematics reading

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

United Parcel Service, Inc. in Hillsboro, OR seeks a specialist-level engineer for on-site maintenance of facility systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and may involve troubleshooting, network basics, motor control theory, and electrical work performed during day shifts. Expect to work Monday–Friday, 4:00 AM–12:30 PM with a focus on keeping conveyors and plant equipment running smoothly, responding to alarms, and driving preventative maintenance initiatives.