Facility Maintenance Technician

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent Western Utility Telecom, an industry leader in engineered steel products serving the Utility and Telecommunications industries.

If you are the technician who keeps equipment running and production on track, this weekend shift role gives you the responsibility and ownership to make it happen.

What’s in it for You?

• $19 to $22 per hour, based on experience

• Weekend shift schedule: Friday through Sunday, 12-hour shifts

• Consistent full-time hours with the possibility of additional weekday shifts

• Overtime available based on production needs

• Full-time position with steady hours

• Health insurance benefits

• Retirement plan options

• Paid time off

• Performance-based incentives

• Ongoing training and skill development opportunities

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Established manufacturer supporting essential infrastructure projects

• Team-focused environment where reliability and accountability matter

• Leadership that supports cross-training and growth

• Hands-on industrial maintenance work in an active production setting

• A workplace that values safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Your New Role

• Perform routine inspections on machinery, production equipment, and facility systems in Salem, OR

• Execute preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems and basic electrical components

• Maintain motors, production machinery, and industrial equipment

• Use hand tools, power tools, hoists, and diagnostic equipment

• Disassemble and reassemble equipment components as needed

• Maintain detailed service logs and repair documentation

• Coordinate with outside vendors for specialized repairs

• Assist with equipment relocation and installation while following safety procedures

• Support facility upkeep including seasonal grounds maintenance

• Follow OSHA standards and internal safety protocols

Hiring Expectations: Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.

• High school diploma or GED

• 1 to 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred

• Knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and preventive maintenance practices

• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and production machinery

• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, hoists, and measuring instruments

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, and climbing

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment

• Availability to work Friday through Sunday 12-hour shifts, with possible additional weekday hours

Western Utility Telecom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. #orange