What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Leatherman Tool Group?
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
- Perform preventive maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and support production tar
- getsTroubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic sys
- temsRead and interpret blueprints, schematics, and ladder diag
- ramsDismantle defective equipment and install repaired or new compon
- entsOperate machine tools (mills, lathes, saws) to fabricate or repair p
- artsPerform basic welding (MIG, TIG, arc, gas) as ne
- ededTake voltage, amperage, OHM, pressure, and flow readings to diagnose is
- suesMaintain clean and organized workspaces between t
- asksYou’ll work independently while collaborating closely with engineers, senior technicians, and production teams.
What You
- BringHigh School diploma or GED pref
- erred6 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing enviro
- nmentStrong knowledge of mechanical, electrical (up to 480v three-phase), pneumatic, and hydraulic sy
- stemsAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and ladder dia
- gramsExperience with PLC inputs/outputs, magnetic starters, relays, solenoids, and motor con
- trolsComfort operating mills, lathes, drill presses, band saws,
- etc.Ability to obtain forklift, lift, and crane certifica
- tionsLimited Maintenance Electrician (LME) certification preferred
Who You Are
- Accountable and dependable
- Calm under pressure
- Resourceful and solution-oriented
- Committed to safety and operational excellence
- Comfortable working in fast-paced production environments
Why Leatherman?
- Stable, reputable manufacturing environment
- High-quality equipment and tools
- Growth opportunities
- Strong culture built on integrity, excellence, and teamwork
Salary : $25 - $38