Industrial Maintenance Technician

Cascades; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-contributed retirement plan

Profit-sharing program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Referral bonus

Career training and advancement

Job summary

Cascades in Tacoma is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep production lines running smoothly. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, troubleshoot downtime, and install new equipment.

The role offers an hourly wage of $25.85/hr to $30.62/hr, full-time hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, an employer-contributed retirement plan, profit sharing, and employee

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting ability.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (basic diagnostics).
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency with SAP or similar maintenance management system.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment to minimize downtime.
• Install new machinery with proper alignment, calibration and functionality.
• Inspect and test production equipment for wear or potential failures.
• Dismantle, repair, rebuild, and reassemble equipment as required.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, spare parts inventories, and repair documentation.
• Assist in training production personnel on equipment operation and preventive practices.
• Support safety and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize welding, fabrication, machining, and other skills to repair/create components as needed.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC troubleshooting

SAP / CMMS

Reading drawings & schematics

Cross-functional teamwork

Safety compliance

Tools

SAP / CMMS

Job description

Welcome to Cascades!

Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment.Join us as a

Industrial Maintenance Technician

in

Tacoma

and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.What's in it for you

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you'll enjoy:Hourly wage of $25.85/hr to $30.62/hr (based on skills, experience and education)Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stabilitySchedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for 90 days then 10:00am-6:30pm for permanent shift.A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement planProfit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our successEmployee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being mattersReferral bonus - help grow the team and get rewardedComprehensive benefits package including:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceTelemedicine servicesEmployer-contributed retirement planProfit-sharing program and employee share purchase planEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting physical, mental, and financial well-beingEmployee referral bonus programOpportunities for ongoing technical training, skill development, and career advancement

What you'll do

As a Industrial Maintenance Technician, you'll be at the heart of operations - right on the floor where materials take shape.Your day-to-day:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment failures to minimize operational downtime
• Install new machinery and equipment, ensuring proper alignment, calibration, and functionality
• Inspect and test production equipment to identify wear, defects, or potential failures
• Dismantle, repair, rebuild, and reassemble equipment as required
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, spare parts inventories, and repair documentation
• Assist in training production personnel on proper equipment operation and basic preventive maintenance practices
• Support compliance with all company safety policies and regulatory requirements
• Utilize welding, fabrication, machining, and other maintenance skills to repair or create components when needed

Your strengths as a Industrial Maintenance Technician

You are a natural fit for this role if:

• Experience in a manufacturing or large industrial maintenance environment required
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair experience
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (troubleshooting and basic diagnostics preferred)
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we'd love to meet you!

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

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