Schedule: 6-330 M-F

DOE

Position purpose/core responsibilities

Under the Maintenance Manager’s guidance, the Maintenance Technician 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.

• Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocols

• Strong ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems for electrical and hydraulic issues.

• Order, deliver, and pick up parts.

• Maintain inventory of repair equipment and supplies.

• Communication/Collaboration with workers and other industry professionals during daily operations and new 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) Skills and experience required

• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and hydraulic systems is desired.

• Valid Washington State drivers license preferred.

• Forklift experience. Physical Requirements Created: 02/26/2007 Reviewed: 2/19/2024

• 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.