What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Leatherman Tool Brand?
Position Title: Maintenance Technician (Electrical/Mechanical)
Location: Portland, Oregon
Shift: Monday thru Friday 2pm-10:30pm
Join Leatherman – Where Craftsmanship Meets Precision
At Leatherman Tool Group, we build tools that empower people to solve problems and take on the unexpected. Behind every tool we produce is equipment that must run safely, efficiently, and reliably — and that’s where you come in.
We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician who thrives in a hands-on manufacturing environment and takes pride in keeping complex production equipment running at peak performance.
What You’ll Do
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Perform preventive maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and support production targets
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Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
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Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and ladder diagrams
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Dismantle defective equipment and install repaired or new components
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Operate machine tools (mills, lathes, saws) to fabricate or repair parts
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Perform basic welding (MIG, TIG, arc, gas) as needed
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Take voltage, amperage, OHM, pressure, and flow readings to diagnose issues
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Maintain clean and organized workspaces between tasks
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You’ll work independently while collaborating closely with engineers, senior technicians, and production teams.
What You Bring
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High School diploma or GED preferred
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6 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
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Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical (up to 480v three-phase), pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
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Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder diagrams
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Experience with PLC inputs/outputs, magnetic starters, relays, solenoids, and motor controls
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Comfort operating mills, lathes, drill presses, band saws, etc.
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Ability to obtain forklift, lift, and crane certifications
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Limited Maintenance Electrician (LME) certification preferred
Who You Are
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Accountable and dependable
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Calm under pressure
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Resourceful and solution-oriented
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Committed to safety and operational excellence
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Comfortable working in fast-paced production environments
Why Leatherman?
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Stable, reputable manufacturing environment
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High-quality equipment and tools
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Growth opportunities
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Strong culture built on integrity, excellence, and teamwork