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Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Tukwila, Washington
Maintenance Technician
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our fast-paced, growing company. We are a manufacturer of low-density film and protective flexible packaging, serving the Western United States and Canada for over 25 years. Our company provides 100% custom engineered solutions to its customers with a diverse set of production capabilities. We offer medical insurance, 401K, paid vacation, and other compensations.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on all types of factory machinery including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems utilizing proper tools and equipment.
Install, adjust, disassemble, repair, and reassemble motors, gear boxes, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders and valves, and other components.
Review and interpret work orders, tie-ins, technical manuals, machine operations and communicate with production employees and management.
Develop maintenance procedures when documentation is not available and devise and make tools to facilitate work.
Use a computer to track, document equipment problems, submit/review, and close work orders and preventive maintenance tasks.
Perform regular preventative maintenance and work orders as part of daily activities and as assigned.
Willingness to work overtime based on business requirements.
Essential Skills
Electrical troubleshooting - MUST be able to identify a problem and fix it.
Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics troubleshooting and repair.
Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems on manufacturing or industrial equipment.
Familiarity with basic rigging using chain falls, hoist, and slings.
Ability to use common power tools, hand tools, and shop equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively with production employees and management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with electrical systems including installing new circuits, running conduit, sizing, and pulling wire.
Ability in fabrication of steel racks, carts, and other production support equipment.
Experience with PLC troubleshooting and VFDs.
Experience with electrical control panels.
Why Work Here?
We offer a full 401K match, growth opportunities, and bonuses based on the profitability of production with an attendance kicker. Our company culture supports movement and growth, and we value our employees' contributions.
Work Environment
The role requires physical ability to access all equipment and work at heights up to 70 feet. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and have mathematical ability to use measuring equipment such as dial calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and depth gauges. This job involves frequent stooping, bending, standing, kneeling, reaching, climbing, pulling, pushing, crouching, walking, and lifting. Safety gear including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes must be worn. Adherence to all plant safety rules, SQF, and HACCP requirements is mandatory. Excellent attendance and a positive attitude are essential. The facility houses 13 extrusion lines.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Tukwila, Washington.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.