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Shop Experience? Step Into Industrial Maintenance! $20–$25/hr # 839738

Albany, OR 97321

Posted: 09/05/2026 Job Category: Manufacturing and Production Job Number: 839738 Pay Rate: $20 - $25 per hour

Job Description


Start Your Industrial Maintenance Career – Direct Hire! $20–$25/hr

Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Pay: $20.00–$25.00/hour DOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday Day Shift | 8-hour shifts starting between 5:00–7:00 AM
Employment: Direct Hire
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Albany, OR

Have experience working in a mill, manufacturing facility, or shop and ready to build a career in industrial maintenance? This could be your next step.

We’re hiring a Maintenance Assistant to join an established Albany manufacturer directly as a company employee. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already understands a production or shop environment and wants to turn that experience into a long-term career in industrial maintenance.

You’ll work alongside experienced maintenance professionals, gain hands-on experience with industrial equipment, and develop your skills with a clear opportunity to grow into a Maintenance Technician role.
What You’ll Do
  • Work alongside experienced maintenance technicians while expanding your skills.
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on production equipment and facilities.
  • Assist with maintenance on industrial equipment, forging presses, and furnaces.
  • Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and help keep equipment running.
  • Gain experience with basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and facility maintenance.
  • Complete maintenance documentation and required paperwork.
  • Assist with material handling, scrap recovery, and other maintenance projects.
  • Take on additional maintenance responsibilities as your skills grow.
What You’ll Have
  • Previous experience working in a mill, manufacturing facility, production environment, or shop is required.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and a genuine interest in industrial maintenance.
  • Familiarity with industrial equipment, shop tools, and working safely around machinery.
  • Desire to learn and train into a Maintenance Technician role.
  • Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow safety procedures and technical instructions.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Forklift experience is a plus.
  • Flexibility to occasionally work a swing shift when needed.
Why You’ll Love It
  • DIRECT HIRE — become a company employee from day one!
  • Clear opportunity to train and advance into a Maintenance Technician position.
  • Multiple paths for career growth and advancement.
  • Monday–Friday schedule.
  • Work in a modern manufacturing facility.
  • Build valuable industrial mechanical and maintenance skills.
  • Learn alongside experienced maintenance professionals.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • Annual shoe allowance.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
Ready to Take Your Shop Experience to the Next Level?
If you already have experience in a mill, manufacturing, production, or shop environment and have the mechanical aptitude and drive to learn more, this is an opportunity to turn that experience into a long-term industrial maintenance career.

Apply today for this Direct Hire Maintenance Assistant opportunity in Albany, OR!
 

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