Journeyman Electro-Mechanical Plant Mechanic

Is this you?

• Do you thrive on troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems under time pressure?
• Can you read manuals and work orders, diagnose faults, replace parts, test, and fine-tune machines with precision?
• Are you committed to safety, cleanliness, and quality—every shift, every task?

Role snapshot

• Pay: $40.23/hour
• Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 (See Hiring Manager for details)
• Type: Full-time, hourly; shift to be determined
• Address: 4060 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE, Salem, OR 97302

You will tackle

• Installation and maintenance of production machinery and facility systems.
• Emergency/unscheduled equipment repairs during production; scheduled maintenance during service intervals.
• Simple machinist assignments and multi-craft mechanical duties.
• System-level troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic disciplines.
• Reading and applying equipment documentation and work orders.
• Problem diagnosis, part replacement/repair, functional testing, and adjustments.
• Preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Basic plumbing and carpentry as required.
• Use of hand/power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Detection and reporting of faulty operations and defective materials to supervision.
• Compliance with safety rules; maintenance of clean, orderly work areas.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What it’s really like

• Manufacturing environment with noise, fumes, and dust; PPE required: safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, face shields.
• Workload fluctuates; critical deadlines and multiple maintenance requests can raise pressure, particularly in peak periods.
• Irregularities in workflow and schedule happen intermittently; expect occasional extra hours on weekends, weekdays, and holidays.
• No travel required.

Physical essentials

• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Occasional crouching/stooping; climb up to 60 vertical steps; frequent walking on uneven surfaces.
• Frequent reach at arm’s length; occasional overhead reach; twist/turn at neck and trunk.
• Continual tool and part handling; continual verbal and auditory communication.
• Close visual focus for detailed tasks; strong mental dexterity to work independently with sustained attention and awareness.

Must-haves

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
• Technical degree or apprenticeship preferred.
• Manufacturing production background; packaging industry experience preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience highly preferred.
• Willing to work the available shift (TBD), plus weekends and overtime as needed, sometimes on short notice.
• Proven safety and quality performance; strong mechanical aptitude and basic math.
• Comfort using computers and entering data; prior CMMS experience desired.
• Self-directed, self-motivated; consistently follows written procedures and safety requirements.
• Professional demeanor and clear communication skills.

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