Mechanic / Machinist

6600 S 231st St, Kent WA

Description

**APPLY TODAY | The Seattle Times, the Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization and premier commercial printing option in the Puget Sound, is hiring for a strong Maintenance Mechanic to join the Print Operations team at our Kent facility. Fondly referred to as a Machinist at our plant, your duties would include (but are not limited to) maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production-related equipment. This is a great growth opportunity for someone looking to grow into a Mechanic role and gain invaluable trade experience with personalized training on our equipment. BENEFITS | Multiple medical insurance options (with health savings account option), wellness program, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, and pension! SCHEDULE | Sunday through Thursday, with overnight shift running from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Successful applicants must be available to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Final schedule dependent on shift pick priority. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide predictive/corrective maintenance support to all areas of production. Analyze problems, implement solutions, and manufacture parts as needed to ensure timely repairs and a smooth-running operation. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a broad scope of machinery and equipment. Excellent time management skills, the ability to prioritize and complete projects. Maintain daily work log with work descriptions, time entry and any additional information requested. Adhere to all company and safety policies and guidelines. To work effectively with co-workers in solving problems and to communicate problems from shift to shift. QUALIFICATIONS Must be mechanically inclined. Willing to train the right individual who demonstrates passion and aptitude. Background or proven aptitude for work as a machinist or millwright preferred. Computer literate. Strong manual hand dexterity. Ability to communicate information, both verbal and written. Ability to maintain professional appearance/demeanor and positive attitude. Must be able to work while standing on ladders and scaffolding and work from heights. ** APPLY TODAY |