Maintenance Technician

Now offering a sign-on bonus!$1,000 After 180 Days of EmploymentThis position is part of the Gresham Foamular Plant Operations Team and plays a role in improving overall reliability and performance of manufacturing and infrastructure equipment. This opportunity is critical to the performance and continued growth of the Gresham Foamular Plant.The Industrial Maintenance Technician’s primary purpose is maintaining plant equipment at optimum efficiency. Successful candidates will be required to use their troubleshooting skills and experience to resolve technical, mechanical, electrical, and programming problems that may occur. The successful candidate would also be responsible for development and training of Maintenance Apprentices and work with operations to improve machine efficiencies.The Gresham Foam Insulation plant was designed as a high performance organization set up to engage your strengths unlike any place that you have worked before. As a team member, you will have many opportunities to broaden your skill base and will be expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, make decisions and improve operations.We need people who are all about making a difference at work and making things better day by day. Successful candidates must demonstrate both the ability to work in self-directed teams, with little to no supervision, as well as demonstrate the ability to drive results in a team environment.JOB REQUIREMENTS, PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Work Safely* Resolve all equipment and electrical issues* Complete project work in mechanical, electrical, and programming areas* Perform all Planned and Scheduled Maintenance activities* Continuous improvement of Preventative and Predictive activities* Continuous improvement of all operations equipment and processes* Use and interpret schematics and blueprints related to mechanical / electrical equipment.* Maintain accurate up-to-date maintenance database records (SAP).* Use and promote LTT (Lock, Tag, Try)* Ongoing personal development, including staying up to date on current maintenance techniques.* Learn general working knowledge of equipment operation* Owns and promotes a safety program* Participates on a committee* Performs other duties as directed by the Maintenance LeaderCritical Competencies/Skills:The employee should have the following abilities:* Must be able to read, write, and speak English* Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions* Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization* Must be able to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems and implement a corrective action, with little or no supervision.* The ability to multi-task and have good organizational skills* Demonstrated computer proficiency (word, excel, outlook, power point, SAP, PLC)* Demonstrated the ability to work well in a team environment and to develop strong working relationships with operations.* Ability to read instruments and accurately record readings* Experience in Preventive/Predictive knowledge and experience* Experience in industry standard cutting and welding skills, use of torch, stick welding, and wire welding, including understanding of cutting and welding procedures and safety.* Experience and knowledge in welding, including arc, acetylene and hydrogen* Experience/ knowledge of oils and lubrications, rigging of equipment, set-up and alignment of machinery and equipment.* Ability to work from layout plans, blue prints, drawings or other specifications to determine work procedures* Ability to properly move machinery using hoist, cranes, dollies, rollers and trucks* Ability and knowledge to properly use tools and equipment such as drill presses, lathe, milling machine, chain falls, jacks, slings , burning torches, and other types of portable and hand tools.* Experience in precision assembly and alignment techniques* Knowledge of project management process/ concepts* Strong customer focus and willing to go the extra mileEducation and/or Experience:* LME, State Of Oregon Limited Maintenance Electrical License-or higher is required.* Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting motors and controls, drives, instrumentation, and PLC’s is required.* Basic Machining skills- Welding, Drilling, Lathe/ Mill operation is preferred* 3-5 years of documented experience in industrial equipment maintenance, or vocational training plus 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing plant.* High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThe employee should possess the ability to:* Bend, twist, and stoop to perform mechanical tasks* Repeatedly use hand tools* Work in high and low temperatures* Lift up to 50 poundsPlease note: Applications must be filled out completely-incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes are welcome, but are not a substitute for completing the application.