Maintenance Electrician

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to join their Print Operations team. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing essential manufacturing equipment in a vibrant printing facility. Ideal candidates will possess a strong mechanical aptitude and experience in similar roles. You will work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency. With a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career while ensuring the smooth operation of vital machinery. If you're ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Medical and Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) plan

10 days of annual vacation

Sick pay

9 paid holidays

Complimentary Seattle Times subscription

Wellness program

Parental leave options

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Maintenance Electrician is strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production manufacturing equipment including industrial controls.
• Accurately complete work orders and maintain communication with team members.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Ability to work in confined areas

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

The Seattle Times, a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to join our Print Operations team in Kent, WA. As a Maintenance Electrician, you will be called on to handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the manufacturing equipment and industrial control support systems in our printing facility. Ideally, you take direction well and have hands-on experience in a similar capacity. All tools, including test equipment, will be provided.

Schedule: You must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays. The scheduled shift for this position will likely run from 4:30pm to 1:00am Tuesday through Saturday. The final schedule will be dependent on shift pick priority and the actual days of the week are to be determined but will include weekend days.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production manufacturing equipment including industrial controls, PLCs, network communications, and control panels.
• Accurately read and reference mechanical and electrical drawings/schematics.
• Maintain open, accurate communication with other maintenance employees as well as production management.
• Accurately complete all assigned work orders in a timely manner and document all relevant information describing the completion of the work order.
• Provide all information necessary to maintain proper parts inventories.
• Work with production operators to identify process improvements wherever possible.
• Perform all work in a safe manner following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education: HS Diploma or GED required.
• Experience:
  • Previous experience working as a Maintenance Electrician or equivalent in a similar capacity strongly preferred.
  • Experience in any manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
  • Experience as a journey-level electrician.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to analyze and quickly resolve problems and consistently meet deadlines is required.
  • The ability to climb, bend, stoop, and carry up to 50 pounds, carry tools and parts up several flights of stairs or ladders and work from personnel lifts.
  • Environment includes paper, dust, and noise.
  • Must have the ability to work in confined areas.
  • Candidate must have the ability to work with contractors, engineers, and vendors regarding the upgrade and/or installation of electrical equipment.
  • Computer literacy and good verbal/written communication skills needed.

Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $40.00 to $44.50 per hour. New hires typically start at $40.00 per hour. A swing shift differential pay of $2.00 per hour may be applicable depending on the hours worked.

Benefits:

• Medical and Dental insurance administered by Puget Sound Electrical Workers Healthcare
• Employee assistance program
• Optional life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term care insurance
• 401(k) plan and an employer contribution to a pension plan administered by IBEW Pacific Coast Pension Fund
• 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
• Sick pay accrues at a rate of .025 hour per hour worked
• 9 paid holidays
• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
• Wellness program
• Parental leave options

Please Note: This position requires you to join a union and pay ongoing union dues each month. In addition, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screen for controlled substances (excludes cannabis).

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.