Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic

Kaiser Aluminum•Spokane Valley, WA

9d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Works Repairers require a broad knowledge of general maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment in a heavy industry environment including: mechanical, hydraulics, and welding applications. The Works Repairers' essential functions include installing, repairing, adjusting, modifying, and maintaining all types of mechanical and electrical/electronic instrument equipment, communication systems, and meter relay systems throughout the plant. This role performs all duties required of a plant mechanic, pipefitter, and welder. The position involves installing, testing, repairing, inspecting, adjusting, and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gas, and chemical systems, and heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Responsibilities also include preparing and mixing agents for refrigeration and coolants, operating equipment for material transport and maintenance, and disconnecting/reconnecting motors and instruments for HVAC and refrigeration units. The role requires working from blueprints, diagrams, and charts for installation and repair, transporting equipment to various shops, operating the waste water/sewage disposal plant, and inspecting/operating cranes and mobile equipment. Lubrication of equipment and preparation of lubrication reports are also key duties. A working knowledge of welding properties of various metals and welding techniques is necessary. The position emphasizes maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety procedures, and quality workmanship. Entering and completing work orders in CMMS (MAXIMO) is required, along with other assigned duties and compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A minimum of 3 years' experience as a journey level practical experience.
Be energetic, disciplined and focused on a team building operational organization.
Have well developed interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by, and interrelate with the organization at all levels.
Work 8, 10, or 12 hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends & holidays.
Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Degree or technical education is preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs, adjusts, modifies, and maintains all types of mechanical and electrical/electronic instrument equipment, communication systems, and meter relay systems throughout the plant.
Performs all duties required of plant mechanic, pipefitter, and welder.
Installs, tests, repairs, inspects, adjusts, and maintains in good working order all types of machinery and mechanical equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gas, and chemical systems, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems within the plant.
Repairs, replaces, assembles, disassembles, cleans, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery components, pipe systems and components, hydraulic systems and components, refrigeration/heating systems and components.
Prepares and mixes agents for refrigeration, coolant, etc.
Operates equipment to transport, clean, position, install, assemble, disassemble, reassemble, remove, maintain, repair, and test materials, equipment, etc., when required.
Disconnects, replaces, reconnects motors, solenoids, switches, contracts, and instruments pertaining to air conditioning and heating combination as well as all types of refrigeration units.
Works from blueprints, diagrams, and charts to install, remove, repair, and maintain plant machinery and equipment.
Transports equipment to various shops for repair, including but not limited to electric, instrument, etc.
Operates waste water/sewage disposal plant.
Inspects, maintains, and operates cranes and inspects and operates mobile equipment.
Lubricates equipment in accordance with standard instructions. Checks oil levels with gauges provided on equipment and prepares lubrication reports as necessary.
Performs work requiring a working knowledge of the welding properties of the various types of metals, welding rods, welding heats, stress relief, allowance for fit-ups and machining and the effect of shrinkage, warpage, and expansion.
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping and observes all safety procedures.
Follows good engineering practices to maintain a high level of quality workmanship.
Entering/completion of Work orders, selling, etc. in CMMS (MAXIMO)
Other duties as assigned
Comply with all safety, quality and environmental regulations

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (no payroll deductions)
$35.97 per hour
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation after one year (begins at 40 hours and increases based on years of service)
Supplemental leave (used in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
Cost Of Living Adjustments
Shift differential & schedule premiums (rotating shifts)
Boot Reimbursement
Birthday Gift Card
401K
Pension Plan
Monthly Bonus structure