Technician - Maintenance

ProAmpac; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac Tigard in Portland, OR is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep production running safely and efficiently. This role emphasizes rapid response, troubleshooting, and maintaining equipment uptime, with pay at $33.00/hour (pending experience) and a training shift starting early.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems, troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, support pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and maintain

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; technical training is a plus.
• 3+ years working with machinery, equipment, facilities maintenance required.
• Experience with manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Solid knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical.
• Strong time management and organization; multitasking to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with leadership and staff.
• Proactive; able to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Self-motivated; thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and restore machines to service safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues (motors, sensors, switches, wiring and controls).
• Support pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems used in production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve day-to-day equipment issues on the production floor.
• Complete work orders and prioritize tasks based on downtime and urgency.
• Collaborate with production staff to quickly identify and resolve equipment problems.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in work order systems.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Identify longer-term improvement opportunities when time allows; primary focus is keeping equipment running today.

Skills

Read schematics

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Technical training

Job description

7400 SW Landmark Ln
Portland, OR 97224, USA

Description

Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Pay: $33.00/hr (pending experience)

Schedule - Training will be 06:00am to 02:00pm, then shift will be 09:00am - 05:00pm

Our Core Values

Integrity | Intensity | Involvement | Innovation | Impact

These five values guide everything we do – from the production floor, the office, to company leadership.

As a Maintenance Technician at ProAmpac Tigard, you’ll be a key part in keeping production running safely and efficiently. This role is focused on rapid response, troubleshooting, and equipment uptime.

• Responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and restoring machines to service as efficiently and safely as possible
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
• Troubleshooting mechanical and basic electrical issues (motors, sensors, switches, wiring and controls as applicable)
• Supporting pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems used in production equipment
• Diagnosing and resolving day-to-day equipment issues on the production floor
• Completing work orders and prioritizing tasks based on production downtime and urgency
• Collaborating with production staff to quickly identify and resolve equipment problems
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records in work order systems
• Following all safety procedures and maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Identifying longer-term improvement opportunities when time allows, but primary focus is keeping equipment running today.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, technical training is a plus
• Experience of 3 or more years working with machinery, equipment, internal/external facilities maintenance required.
• Experience with manufacturing facilities
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics and mechanical drawings
• Solid working knowledge of general carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, establishing priorities to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgement and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) Outlook mail and calendar
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Work primarily in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Exposure to moving machinery, production noise, and varying temperatures may occur
• Employees may be exposed to non-toxic/nuisance smells from chemical, airborne dust
• Required PPE includes hearing protection, steel/composite shoes, eye protection, hair/beard nets.
• Follow all safety protocols.
• This role routinely uses standard repair and maintenance tools and utilizes office equipment such as computers and phones
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands/fingers to type, handle, materials or operate equipment.
• Ability to bend, stretch, reach, stand, sit, crawl and climb
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed
• Strong teamwork mindset with safety-first attitude

Why Choose ProAmpac?

• We offer the support of a large company with the culture of a small, collaborative team
• Advancement Opportunities – We promote from within and invest in employee development
• Stable, Growing Industry – Make an impact in packaging and manufacturing
• Clean, Controlled Environment – Safety, quality, production and cleanliness are top priorities
• Competitive wages
• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation days at 6 months
• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401 9k) with employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Shoe and eye protection allowance
• Progression Programs for career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Attendance Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Production Bonus

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