Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Reliability Maintenance Technician — Recycling Operations

Location: Clackamas, OR
Employment: Full-Time, Direct-Hire
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM
Pay: $28–$32 per hour, DOE

Picture This

It’s 2:00 AM. A conveyor stops. You lock out and tag out, trace the fault, and spot a worn bearing. A quick swap, alignment check, and test run later—the line is back, production flows, and safety never left the center of the job. If that sounds like your kind of challenge, you’ll thrive here.

What Drives Us

We’re a sustainable processing and recycling operation committed to environmental responsibility and operational excellence. Your expertise keeps essential machinery reliable so our community can count on us—night after night.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Own preventive maintenance schedules and routine troubleshooting for plant production equipment.
• Apply mechanical know-how, basic electrical ability, welding, and light carpentry to complete work orders efficiently.
• Operate AC/DC welders, oxygen/acetylene cutting tools, forklifts, and a broad range of hand/power tools with care.
• Follow Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) rigorously and respect all safety shutoffs before any intervention.
• Prioritize daily tasks to align with production demand and minimize downtime.
• Document work clearly and communicate status with teammates.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–3 years of verifiable industrial mechanics, industrial welding, and industrial hydraulics.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred (or equivalent education, training, and hands-on experience).
• License: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently; push/pull loaded materials.
• Comfort with ladders, catwalks, and maneuvering around/under/on equipment in an active plant.

Skill Set

• Mechanical aptitude, solid basic math, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English for manuals, safety guidelines, and work orders.
• Strong personal responsibility for safety and teamwork.

Compensation & Benefits

• Health: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% and 50% match from 4% to 6%.
• Time Away: Robust PTO plus 7 paid holidays.

Technical Edge

• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• HVAC Troubleshooting
• High Voltage Systems
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Manual Machining Skills

Plant Systems You’ll Support

• Conveyor Systems
• Servo Motors

If you’re energized by tough problems, serious safety, and meaningful environmental impact, we’d like to meet you.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Night shift

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