Senior Maintenance Technician (Swing Shift 3pm-11:30pm)

Stella-Jones•Bellingham, WA

7d•$30 - $38

About The Position

Stella-Jones is hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician to maintain property, plant, and production equipment safely, efficiently, and productively. The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production-line equipment and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues. The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, adjustments, and lubrication, and documents work in the company’s eMaint CMMS. The position also uses welding and fabrication tools to repair or modify processing equipment and supports company safety programs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The role may require overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 10 years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing, food processing, or production-equipment maintenance experience.
Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing production-line equipment.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including identifying equipment failures and implementing corrective actions efficiently.
Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
Understanding of LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, and other workplace safety programs.
Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge, including MS Office.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and climb for extended periods; lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance; work at heights, in confined spaces, around moving machinery, and in varying temperatures, noise levels, and production environments.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and emergency call-ins as needed.

Nice To Haves

Basic welding and metal fabrication skills.
Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), such as eMaint.
Technical certification, vocational training, or an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, or a related field.
Welding certification.
Forklift, scissor lift, or aerial lift certification.
Wood manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production-line equipment.
Perform the company’s preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues in plant equipment.
Use welding and fabrication tools to alter, repair, and fabricate processing equipment.
Perform and document equipment inspections, adjustments, and lubrication in a timely manner.
Use the company’s maintenance repair records system, eMaint CMMS.
Participate in and contribute to safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hot Work, and Confined Space programs.
Work closely with Operations and contribute to a team environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package with three medical plans to choose from.
Company-paid dental and vision coverage.
Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policies.
Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
Access to an employee assistance program.
Competitive compensation.
Annual bonus program opportunity.
401(k) savings plan with a company match of 150% on the first 4% deferred.
Two weeks of paid vacation and nine holidays.
Career advancement opportunities.
Ability to purchase company stock.
Employment with a company designated as an essential workplace.