Senior Maintenance Technician

General Plastics Manufacturing Company•Tacoma, WA

25d•Onsite

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 advanced, hands-on role focuses on maximizing production equipment uptime through proactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance. The technician serves as a senior technical resource, diagnosing complex equipment issues, addressing root causes, carrying out precision repairs safely, and strengthening reliability and preventative maintenance practices to reduce downtime and support production goals. The role includes maintaining production systems, building facilities, shop equipment, and grounds; coordinating in-house and vendor work; and supporting continuous improvement, asset management, and workplace safety. The position may occasionally require non-standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet business needs. Pay starts at $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience, with cash bonuses paid three times per year and opportunities for overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Washington State driver's license and clean driving record.
At least 5 years of similar maintenance work experience.
High integrity, strong technical curiosity, and an action-oriented approach.
Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude, including electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems.
Excellent 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.
Ability to problem-solve, multitask effectively, and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
Ability to work with urgency when needed while remaining 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.
Due to ITAR requirements, access to sensitive defense-related information and materials is limited to US Persons as defined by law.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical certifications.
A vocational or technical certification or degree in a related field.
Experience in a manufacturing plant environment.

Responsibilities

Perform and supervise in-house and vendor work involving the selection, installation, modification, preventative maintenance, 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 that improve safety, reliability, productivity, delivery, and service to operations.
Assist with developing and managing 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, use required PPE, safeguard the welfare of employees and visitors, and promptly report risks, incidents, injuries, and near misses.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary business information.

Benefits

Cash bonuses paid three times per year through a profit-sharing bonus program.
Overtime opportunities; overtime increases bonus payouts and 401(k) contributions.
Platinum health care benefits, including no medical and vision premiums for the entire family, no dental premiums for the employee, and $10 medical copays.
Company-matched 401(k) contributions up to 8% of total annual 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.