Plant Maintenance Technician
EMPWR · McMinnville, OR
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at EMPWR (industrial) in McMinnville, OR.
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1861 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 29 other live reliability postings in Oregon.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Welding 37%
- Team leadership 27%
- PLC 23%
- ✓ Root cause 20%
- Automation 20%
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Responsibilities
Conduct routine inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to equipment to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life. Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other issues on production equipment. Install and modify equipment as needed, adhering to safety protocols and engineering standards. Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders and repair history. Work effectively with production teams to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and equipment reliability.
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EMPWR is Growing – Join Our Team! We make healthy, delicious snack bars and are expanding fast. With over 1,300 employees across modern facilities, we focus on teamwork, safety, and growth. Be part of our journey to shape the future of healthy snacking in our state-of-the-art production facilities. Schedules: Shift 1 – Sunday – every other Wednesday Day Shift (4:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Shift 2 - Sunday – every other Wednesday Night Shift (4:30 PM - 5:00 AM) Shift 3 - every other Wednesday – Saturday Day Shift (4:30 AM - 5:00 PM) Shift 4 - every other Wednesday – Saturday Night Shift (4:30 PM - 5:00 AM) Job Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment. This role is crucial in ensuring we can produce millions of bars.