05195 - Maintenance Mechanic

Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Kent, WA
Pay Range: $35.00–$37.00 per hour (desired range)
Shift: 2nd Shift, Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM
Experience Required: 2–4 years of mechanic experience
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Certification Required: Forklift certification

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to install, repair, and maintain production and manufacturing equipment. This position focuses on maintaining equipment performance, minimizing downtime, troubleshooting mechanical problems, and supporting production operations.

The selected candidate will perform preventive maintenance and equipment repairs while working with production teams and following established safety procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain production and manufacturing equipment.
• Inspect equipment for proper operation and perform preventive maintenance according to manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose basic equipment malfunctions and make necessary repairs or adjustments efficiently.
• Follow written instructions, sketches, and technical documents.
• Use hand and power tools to complete maintenance and repair work.
• Perform all work according to established standards and safety procedures.
• Work under direct oversight.
• Perform other assigned duties supporting organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of mechanic experience.
• Current forklift certification and proficiency moving large equipment.
• Completion of a formal training or apprenticeship program in a related field, such as mechanical systems, facilities maintenance (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC), electrical, electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems; equivalent experience is acceptable.
• General knowledge of codes and regulations related to equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics and precision measuring equipment.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace maintenance experience.
• Experience with vacuum furnaces, CNC equipment, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), or X-ray equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical activities involving considerable use of the arms and legs and frequent whole-body movement.
• Ability to climb, balance, handle materials, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment involving production equipment, machinery, and maintenance activities.
• Second-shift schedule, Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM.