Maintenance Technician

Ascend Staffing•Centralia, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascend Staffing is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a propane company in Centralia, Washington. The role supports safe and efficient production operations by inspecting, maintaining, and repairing vehicles, equipment, and facility systems used in propane operations. The technician helps ensure equipment reliability, safety compliance, and efficient production support. The opportunity is temp-to-hire, with weekly pay of $23.00–$30.00 per hour depending on experience and progression. Overtime is available and may be mandatory when required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of maintenance or mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 1 year of hands-on industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or equipment repair experience in a manufacturing, production, processing, or similar industrial environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Basic knowledge and demonstrated working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Strong time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask effectively.
Strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated reliability and dependability.
Flexibility with hours and shifts.
Ability to work mandatory overtime when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Technical training, vocational education, or a technical degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, mechatronics, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document daily plant and equipment inspections.
Assist in developing preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and ensure schedules are followed and documented.
Perform and document preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability, prevent downtime, and identify potential mechanical failures.
Follow maintenance schedules and recommend adjustments based on equipment condition and performance.
Monitor equipment for unusual sounds that may indicate malfunction.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
Diagnose equipment malfunctions by inspecting, testing, and evaluating mechanical and electromechanical systems.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and perform corrective repairs to restore safe, reliable operation.
Assist in maintaining spare parts inventory.
Dismantle defective equipment and install new or repaired parts.
Provide technical information and operational guidance to production employees.
Follow safety rules and procedures, including OSHA standards and the Company Process Safety Management program.
Perform and record periodic testing.
Maintain priorities and focus in support of team performance.
Identify process and equipment improvements.
Assist leadership with problem resolution and correction of equipment deficiencies.
Consider long-term equipment upgrades and repairs.
Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay of $23.00–$30.00 per hour, depending on experience and progression.
Direct deposit and debit card pay options.
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Overtime available.
Temp-to-hire opportunity.
After hire by the company: health, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
After hire by the company: 401(k) with company match.
After hire by the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
After hire by the company: Paid Time Off (PTO).
After hire by the company: parental leave.
After hire by the company: tuition reimbursement.
After hire by the company: employee discount programs and propane savings.
After hire by the company: wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
After hire by the company: referral bonus program.