Maintenance Technician
Clarios · Oregon
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 4 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Clarios (automotive) in Oregon. Troubleshoot and repair machinery, conveyors, and robotics.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- PLC, Robotics
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 23 other live reliability postings in Oregon.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 38%
- Team leadership 33%
- Root cause 21%
- Automation 21%
- ✓ PLC 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Clarios
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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Responsibilities
- ◆Troubleshoot and repair machinery, conveyors, and robotics
- ◆Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments
- ◆Work with 120, 208, and 480 VAC circuits
- ◆Maintain conveyors, electronics, PLC hardware, and ladder logic
- ◆Work with motor control circuitry (VFDs, soft starts, etc.)
- ◆Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and manuals
- ◆Operate shop machines (lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinder, power saws, etc.) as needed
- ◆Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime
- ◆Adhere to all safety standards, PPE requirements, and LOTO procedures
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience required
- ✓High school diploma or equivalent
- ✓Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- ✓Experience with preventive maintenance in a manufacturing setting
- ✓Ability to read schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders
- ✓PLC troubleshooting experience preferred but not required
- ✓Commitment to teamwork and safety
requirements
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Job Title
Maintenance Technician
Location
Canby, OR
Pay
Earn up to $45.77/hr. through our structured wage progression, with built-in increases twice per year. Most new technicians start at $33.62/hr. , with the opportunity to advance more quickly based on experience and performance in the technical interview.
- •Weekly pay. R eliable hours mean more predictable paychecks .
- •Full wage progression over 5 years (up to +$2.77/hr. increase from start rate)
- •Shift Differentials: Swing $0.50, Graveyard $0.75, Continuous Days $1.00, Continuous Nights $2.00
Shifts
- •Continuous Night Shift: 6:00pm–6:30am
- •Compressed 3/4/4/3 schedule (3 days on/4 days off/4 days on/3 days off)
- •Swing Shift: Monday - Friday: 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Bonus
Annual performance bonus opportunity (up to 4%). Retention bonuses available.
What We Offer
- •Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time in accordance with company policy or applicable agreements
- •Competitive health, dental, vision, life, home/auto purchase benefit, and HAS options available
- •Quarterly bonus opportunity – up to 4% of annual pay
- •Retirement contribution & 401k with match
- •Fitness reimbursement program
- •Free employee battery program
- •Employee referral bonus program
- •Career growth and advancement opportunities
Job
Additional Information
- •Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and, where applicable, a drug screen.
- •This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
About the Plant
The Canby, OR facility has been in operation for over 50 years and employs more than 230 people. As a Fully Integrated Plant (FIP), it manufactures high-quality batteries for automotive and industrial markets. The facility is proud of its strong culture of growth, stability, and long-standing partnerships with the local community.
Who we are
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.