Opti Staffing is Hiring!
Position: Maintenance Field Technician / Structural Welder
Location: Portland, OR
Pay: $35.00-45+ / hour DOE (Travel Required)
Schedule: Full-time, 8–10 hour shifts, Monday–Friday, weekends as needed
Who We Are:
We are partnering with an industry leader that has been supplying material handling and conveyor systems for over 50 years across a wide range of industrial applications. Known for deep expertise in the design, operation, and delivery of custom-built equipment, they provide competitively priced solutions tailored to client needs.
This company values its employees by promoting strong communication, teamwork, professionalism, and a healthy work-life balance.
What You’ll Do:
- Install, align, troubleshoot, and repair conveyors including belt, roller, chain, and screw systems
- Perform maintenance, structural welding, fabrication, and field repairs on conveyor and related industrial equipment
- Work extensively with fabricated metal frames, weldments, and custom-built equipment
- Cut, weld, and fit components for installations, repairs, and field modifications
- Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and mechanical layouts
- Diagnose mechanical failures involving bearings, pulleys, shafts, drives, and gearboxes
- Plan jobs, organize workflow to minimize downtime, and coordinate resources efficiently
- Lead and manage crews of up to 10 employees in shop and field environments
- Work independently or oversee installs/startups in both shop and field settings
- Travel to various job sites as needed
- Typical start time is 6:00 AM, with occasional overnight and weekend projects
What’s In It for You:
- $35.00+ / hour DOE
- 6 Paid Holidays annually
- Paid Vacation (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Overtime opportunities
- Supportive, tight-knit team environment
What You Need to Have:
- 5–10+ years of experience as a millwright, senior industrial mechanic, or related professional
- Strong structural welding, fitting, fabrication, and repair experience
- Background in fabrication shops, manufacturing plants, or conveyor-focused operations
- Experience with conveyor systems and material handling equipment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
- Comfortable making on-the-fly mechanical and fabrication adjustments in the field
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs
- Ability to pass background check and drug test
The Musts:
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented and efficient
- Clean driving record
- Professional attitude and dependable work ethic
- Ability to work independently and lead teams when needed
Preferred:
- Experience leading crews in industrial, shop, or field environments
- Advanced blueprint and fabrication drawing interpretation
- Extensive conveyor and custom equipment installation experience
Next Steps:
Please respond with an updated resume!
Call Kristian at 360-553-7223 OR Grant at 360-553-7222 to schedule an interview, or stop by for a walk-in interview.
Address:
703 Broadway St, Suite 690
Vancouver, WA 98660
