Senior Maintenance Technician
About The Position
General Plastics Manufacturing Company is seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician for its aerospace manufacturing operation in Tacoma. Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, this hands-on senior role is responsible for maximizing production-equipment uptime through proactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance. The technician serves as a senior technical resource, diagnoses complex equipment and building-maintenance issues, performs precision repairs, recommends improvements and upgrades, and helps strengthen maintenance and reliability practices to reduce downtime and support production goals. The position includes performing and supervising maintenance work on installed systems and shop and grounds equipment; supporting continuous improvement, asset management, and preventative maintenance programs; maintaining maintenance records and inventories; and coordinating with employees, vendors, business partners, and regulatory entities. The role may occasionally require non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds independently. Due to the employer's participation in the defense industry, access to certain sensitive information and materials is restricted to US Persons as defined by law. The workplace is drug- and alcohol-free, with testing conducted as described in company policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Washington driver's license and clean driving record.
- At least 5 years of similar maintenance work experience.
- High integrity, technical curiosity, and an action-oriented approach.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude, including electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems.
- Strong math skills and ability to use manuals, schematics, blueprints, and similar references.
- Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks, including machine tools, measuring instruments, forklifts, scissor lifts, and welding equipment.
- Ability to problem-solve, multitask, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with urgency when needed and stay focused on timely, effective solutions.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Good PC and Microsoft Office skills.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate business needs.
- Excellent attendance.
- Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds independently; heavier lifts require team assistance.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational or technical certifications.
- Vocational or technical certifications or degrees in related fields.
- Experience in a manufacturing plant environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform and supervise in-house and vendor work involving the selection, installation, modification, preventative maintenance, and diagnosis and repair of installed systems and shop and grounds equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues to minimize downtime.
- Serve as a senior technical resource for complex equipment failures and building-maintenance issues, and recommend improvements and upgrades.
- Share best practices with the maintenance team and plant management.
- Participate in root-cause analysis investigations and support corrective actions to prevent recurring failures.
- Inspect buildings, tools, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions and respond promptly to emergency repair requests.
- Participate in and lead continuous-improvement activities to improve safety, reliability, productivity, delivery, and service to the operations team.
- Assist with development and management of asset-management and preventative-maintenance programs.
- Maintain inventory, repair and maintenance logs, and equipment test results.
- Requisition and order materials and supplies, including tools, equipment, and replacement parts.
- Identify improvement opportunities and potential risks, and share critical business information promptly with key stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain effective business relationships with employees, vendors, business partners, and government and regulatory entities.
- Follow workplace safety measures, safeguard others, report risks and incidents, and consistently use required personal protective equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive and proprietary business information.
Benefits
- Cash and profit-sharing bonuses paid three times per year.
- Overtime opportunities; overtime increases bonus payouts and 401(k) contributions.
- Platinum health care benefits, including zero-premium medical and vision coverage for the employee's entire family and zero-premium dental coverage for the employee, with $10 medical copays.
- Company-matched 401(k) contributions up to 8% of total yearly earnings.
- Employee Assistance Plan.
- Subsidized lunchroom food and beverage costs.
- Disability and life insurance package.
- Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts.
- Earned Time Off starting at 15 days per year.
- Nine paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
