Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will lead and coordinate activities within the maintenance department to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the plant facilities. You will direct the installation, repair, and maintenance of machines, tools, and equipment, while also maintaining the buildings, grounds, and utility systems of the facility. This role requires working closely with management and production personnel to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the maintenance and toolroom area, including projects, repairs, purchases, and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Review maintenance work orders, production needs, safety committee project lists, and employee relations facility improvement lists to determine work priorities.
• Direct maintenance activities on utility systems to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.
• Ensure safe installation and repair of electrical equipment, including understanding and teaching safe use of electrical components up to 480 volts.
• Develop and implement an ongoing preventative maintenance program by inspecting operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Plan, develop, and implement new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and enhance labor and material utilization.
• Lead and drive automation and continuous improvement projects, ensuring technical approach and safety are managed from start to finish.
• Review production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics.
• Maintain hard copy and computer files related to new molds and equipment.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies required for operations and solicit competent contract labor at fair pricing.
• Generate and distribute work orders with clear objectives and direction.
• Work closely with Human Resources and Plant Manager to resolve employment issues and adhere to company policy and guidelines.
• Prepare department budget and monitor expenditures to avoid over-expenditures.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a maintenance lead with expertise in Injection Mold Maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair of injection molding equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in Injection Mold Machine operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

Why Work Here?

This position offers a great long-term opportunity with the chance to work on exciting projects and contribute to continuous improvement within the organization.

Work Environment

The work environment includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level is moderate, and the environment may include moderate heat and vibration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.