Maintenance Technician I

Lakewood WA

Description

BirchStone Management 9704 47th Avenue SW Bldg. 23 Lakewood, WA 98499 Contact: Jessica Flores - 972-626-5396 Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. The Maintenance Technician will support production operations, maintenance of existing equipment and the implementation of new machinery in order to drive continuous improvement in product quality and process efficiency. Also will perform inspections and preventive, corrective & emergency maintenance and other maintenance/mechanical repair of all equipment to ensure a safe operational status and over all safety. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: •Experience or the ability to learn to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings and maintenance manuals. •Experience or the ability to learn to diagnose, repair, and install a range of equipment from low DC voltage to 120v – 480v AC high voltage circuits, motor controls, control logic, make minor program changes on VFD’s, and troubleshoot by power wiring. •Experience or the ability to learn to troubleshoot and ensure safe operational status of all forklifts and yard dog. •Must provide the necessary tools and instruments to independently perform any tasks at hand. •Perform all repairs on belt conveyors, roller conveyors, turn tables, paint sprayer both airless and diaphragm pumps, Inspect/replace belts, hoses and pipes as needed and other warehouse power equipment to ensure availability and safe operation. •Carry out preventive maintenance programs for all machines and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation. •Must maintain a daily work log on repairs on all equipment. •Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area, overall cleanliness and organization of maintenance shop. •Perform other duties as assigned. •Comply with OSHA and SDS standard •Assist in inspection and upkeep of machinery and equipment •Adhering to all safety policies, including proper LOTO procedures. •Checking for proper guarding of all machinery in departments on a daily basis. •Look for any visible wear or defects on machinery daily •Maintaining all machinery, repairing machinery in a timely manner. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Required: •1-2 years of experience in maintenance field; combination of education and experience may be considered. •Flexibility to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime as scheduled. •Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting knowledge, welding, machining, metal fabrication, plumbing preferred. •Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds to move objects. •Ability to work off ground level with proper safety equipment. •The ability to work in a dusty, dirty and non-air-conditioned environment. •Must be able to speak, read, and write in English. * Preferred: •Technical degree •3-5 industrial maintenance experience •Basic computer skills •Experience in a fast pace industrial maintenance department Experience: •Maintenance Technician: 1 – 2 years (Preferred) but willing to train the right candidate. Salary: $24.00 to $28.00 /hour BirchStone Management offers a comprehensive benefits plan designed to meet the needs of all our employees: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(K) retirement plan Short-Term Disability Coverage Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Background Friendly, E-Verify Company AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMPANY