Industrial/Maintenance Technician (Vancouver, WA, US)

Job Summary

Our Vancouver, Washington factory is currently seeking candidates for a Industrial/Maintenance Technician to maintain and perform repairs on production equipment.  In this position, you will perform preventative maintenance on equipment, respond to calls to support production, and troubleshoot issues. This position will be working in a unionized environment. The Vancouver Factory operates under GMP guidelines. Employees are expected to follow standard production practices, including wearing hair and beard nets, avoid wearing jewelry on the production floor, and using designated areas for eating, drinking, and smoking.

Shift: This shift will be working on either Day, Swing, and/or Grave shift. (Shift different will be added based on shift.)

Starting Rate of Pay: $40.95 per hour plus shift differential, call time, meal allowance, and paid lunches.

Benefits include:  401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Paid Holidays, Annual Performance Bonus, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance actions and activities as assigned, including driving and creating documentation for maintenance tasks specific to equipment (working instructions).
• Respond to maintenance calls throughout the factory and repair equipment accordingly.
• Perform troubleshooting independently on equipment and determine failure reasons and anomalies thru structured problem solving methodology.
• Contribute with the Preventative Maintenance (PM) methodology within the Plant area.
• Assist other maintenance personnel in rebuilding and/or redesigning production equipment.
• Works on continuous improvement activities and teams.
• Set up and operate a lathe, drill press, grinder, mill, and other fabrication tools and equipment as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experiences

• 2+ years experience in the maintenance field, ideally in an industrial/production setting:  food packaging or converting industry a plus.Experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components, including controls/PLCs.
• Solid knowledge and experience in the use of maintenance tools and equipment such as a lathe, mill, grinders, drill press, etc.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and using trouble shooting methodologies.
• Intermediate computer skills and basic math skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and comply with work directions, training manuals, safety rules, standard operating procedures and World Class Manufacturing processes.
• Must be available to work any shift.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.