Position purpose/core responsibilities

Under the Maintenance Manager’s guidance, the Maintenance Technician II is responsible for maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance of Vaupell’s equipment and buildings to ensure optimum use.

Main Duties

• Install, test, operate and maintain plant systems and equipment to include compressed air, water, hydraulic, and other plastic production equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and maintain accurate record results on selected machines
• Perform safety inspections as directed
• Inspect plant equipment and facilities. Disassemble plant equipment and machinery and install new parts as required
• Plumb machines for various applications
• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol
• Inspect and troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic equipment and systems • Perform basic PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Order, deliver, and pick up parts
• Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies
• Document labor, work, and repairs using computerized maintenance management software (CMMS)
• Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations or projects
• Perform other general maintenance duties and custodial functions as necessary or assigned

Qualification Guidelines

• Candidates must be a “US Person” (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations)

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain standing and/or walking for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, crouch or kneel as required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Must be able to operate hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers
• Must be able to communicate in English with employees at all levels, to read complex instructions and diagrams, and to hear alarms and changes in sound Created:

Skills and experience required

• 5+ years maintenance experience
• AS9100 experience a plus
• PLC/automation experience a plus
• Experience or knowledge of electrical, plumbing, or hydraulic systems is desired.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license preferred.
• Forklift experience is preferred.

We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and their families, with Vaupell paying the majority of the monthly premium costs. Employees are also covered basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also accrue vacation hours at rate of 0.0385 hours per work hour, up to eighty hours per year, as well as 0.025 hours of Washington paid sick leave per work hour. Employees will also enjoy ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.