Maintenance and Engineering Tech

Lineage•Richland, WA

About The Position

Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, and electrical systems while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. This entry-level position provides training to develop the skills needed to grow within the maintenance team. The role performs basic preventive maintenance and minor repairs on facility mechanical assets, structures, grounds, automated-site components, refrigeration systems, and material handling equipment, working under the instruction and close supervision of leadership. Additional duties may include operating power tools and welding equipment, and using onsite motorized lifts and rental equipment.

Requirements

Be capable of completing routine preventive maintenance with instructions and supervision.
Be fully proficient with and capable of operating power and hand tools.
Have basic computer skills.
Be able to interact and communicate with all levels of the facility.
Possess problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Be able to multitask and prioritize workload, with demonstrated organizational skills.
Be able to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kgs.; required weight may be greater depending on the facility.
Be able to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
At some locations, be comfortable with varying noise levels that can at times be loud.
At some locations, demonstrate knowledge and practice of Working at Height.

Nice To Haves

Completion of trade school courses or minimal experience in one or more of building maintenance, material handling equipment maintenance, or refrigeration maintenance (ammonia, Freon and/or CO2).

Responsibilities

Perform basic preventive maintenance and minor repairs on mechanical assets, facility structures, and exterior grounds under instruction and close supervision.
At automated sites, perform basic preventive maintenance on proximity switches, photoelectric sensors, pressure switches, push buttons, and associated testing equipment under instruction and close supervision.
Perform basic inspections of refrigeration systems under instruction and close supervision.
Perform basic preventive maintenance on material handling equipment according to manufacturer and company guidelines to ensure safe, continual operation.
Operate power tools, cutting torches, and other welding apparatus to cut or join metal parts.
Use onsite motorized lifts and rental equipment as needed, including operating, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment.
Perform other tasks as assigned.