Machine Build Electrician

Work Location: Portland, OR

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future.

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what's next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we're a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration - where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you're ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Hourly Rate: $40/HR - $44/HR

Shift: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am-4pm

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT:

The Machine Build Electrician will provide leadership, project management and training related to physical asset build in the department. Coordinate, prioritize, and schedule project activities. Build new and rebuild existing machines to support Division and Portland metro needs and requirements. Assess new skills and techniques and incorporate into current job practices if applicable.

THE DETAILS:

Primary Task

• Build control systems, including design, wiring, and debugging
• Read and maintain electrical schematics
• Redline schematics to keep records current and reflect as-built conditions.
• Research and apply new technologies to improve equipment
• Work with engineering teams to design and build manufacturing equipment.
• Apply new technology to improve safety, productivity, service, and profitability
• Perform all tasks with a focus on safety
• Follow NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and Oregon electrical standards
• Maintain required state electrical licensure
• Work on site as needed
• Maintain clean work areas and current documentation, software, and parts lists

Secondary Task

• Troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment, including drives, PLCs, and RF generators
• Install, calibrate, and maintain process control devices
• Repair lighting and power outlets
• Perform general electrical maintenance
• Install data cabling for plant telephone and computer systems.
• Perform construction work, including installing conduit, wireways, and busways
• Repair systems as needed
• Guide contractors and temporary electricians on assigned tasks

Communication and Documentation

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Able to read blueprints and support electrical and electronic maintenance for equipment and facilities
• Strong industrial controls troubleshooting and customer service skills
• Commitment to learning, flexibility, customer focus, quality, and teamwork

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and an Oregon State Limited Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician License
• Factory provided training classes in automated manufacturing equipment a plus (i.e. PLC's, Robotics, Lasers, AC/DC Drives and/or CNC's)
• Additional factory training classes in high tech. manufacturing equipment as required, fully trained on maintaining and repairing the electrical systems on Oregon Tool custom built manufacturing equipment
• At least 10 years in Industrial Manufacturing Electrical field. Electrical and Electronic Control system trouble-shooting skills in variable frequency drives, PLC's and/or related areas
• Annual class certification to keep up with state mandated continual education requirements
• Continual improvement of troubleshooting skills, knowledge, and experience with the manufacturing equipment in the plant is a must
• Able to operate hand tools (power tools, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.)
• Utilize test equipment (digital voltage meter, current meter, etc.)
• Able to operate high lift equipment or forklift

Availability

• Oregon Tool is a 24-hour production plant so must be available for emergency calls and coordination between graveyard and swing shifts
• Work on off shifts may be required based on business needs

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Safety shoes reimbursed at $100 per year
• Safety prescription glasses through approved program
• Global company with small company feel
• Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
• Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options
• Onsite Physical Therapist
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access
• Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE:

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: https://www.oregontool.com.

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver's license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.

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