Maintenance Mechanic

PACCAR • Renton, WA

2d • $45 • Onsite

About The Position

Kenworth Truck Company has an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic at our plant in Renton, Washington. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing various industrial equipment, including conveyors, ovens, paint robots, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems. The position also requires maintenance of facility building and grounds equipment, as well as forklifts and other rolling stock. A strong emphasis is placed on performing preventive maintenance tasks, welding/burning for repairs and construction, and understanding mechanical prints and engineering drawings. The ideal candidate will be committed to continuous self-improvement, function effectively as a team member, and possess good communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• One verifiable year of hydraulic and pneumatic training and experience.
• One verifiable year experience installing and maintaining water, gas and air lines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Committed to continuous self improvement and demonstrate the ability to function as a positive member of a maintenance team.
• Proven good attendance, performance, and safety record in previous job(s), school or employment programs.
• A desire to pursue internal and external training for future advancement.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and get along with others in a stressful environment.
• High school diploma required.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Understand how to maintain paint production equipment, preferred.
• One year industrial mechanical trade school training preferred.
• Two years of stick, wire welding and (oxy/ace) burning experience preferred.
• PC experiences preferred include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand mechanical prints and engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, ovens, paint robots and any other equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic controlled equipment such as hot water heaters, air leak testers, turnover fixture, cab tilt fixture, portable Huck hydraulic units, central Huck system and the cab joining fixture.
• Able to repair and maintain facility building and grounds equipment.
• Proficient at the repair of forklifts and other rolling stock used within the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance task per PM instructions.
• Willing to work some overtime as needed.
• Proficient welding/burning experience required for repairs/construction.
• Understand and interpret plant facilities drawings.
• Verifiable hazardous materials training.

Benefits

• $44.99/hour Automatic Wage Progression based on service time provided attendance/performance are within good standing
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance
• Employer paid pension and options to participate in 401k
• Employer provided uniforms
• EAP services including wellness plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED