Maintenance Mechanic

Kenworth Truck Co.; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Medical and vision insurance

Dental and life insurance

Employer pension and 401(k)

Uniforms provided

Tuition reimbursement

EAP and wellness programs

Job summary

Kenworth Truck Company, located in Renton, Washington, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to join our plant team. This role involves reading mechanical prints, troubleshooting conveyors, ovens, paint robots and related equipment, and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems used throughout the facility.

The position requires welding/burning experience, preventive maintenance tasks per PM instructions, and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret mechanical prints and drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, ovens, paint robots and other equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic controlled equipment.
• Repair and maintain facility building and grounds equipment.
• Proficient welding/burning for repairs/construction.
• Perform preventive maintenance per PM instructions.
• Overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand mechanical prints and engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, ovens, paint robots and other equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic controlled equipment.
• Maintain facility building and grounds equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks per PM instructions.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.
• Proficient welding/burning experience for repairs/construction.

Skills

Read schematics/drawings

Troubleshoot conveyors/ovens/robots

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Welding/burning

Preventive maintenance

Teamwork & communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Industrial trade school training

Job description

Requisition Summary

Kenworth Truck Company has an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic at our plant in Renton, Washington.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Read and understand mechanical prints and engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, ovens, paint robots and any other equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic controlled equipment such as hot water heaters, air leak testers, turnover fixture, cab tilt fixture, portable Huck hydraulic units, central Huck system and the cab joining fixture.
• Able to repair and maintain facility building and grounds equipment.
• Proficient at the repair of forklifts and other rolling stock used within the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks per PM instructions.
• Willing to work some overtime as needed.
• Proficient welding/burning experience required for repairs/construction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• One verifiable year of hydraulic and pneumatic training and experience.
• Understand how to maintain paint production equipment, preferred.
• One verifiable year experience installing and maintaining water, gas and air lines.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• One year industrial mechanical trade school training preferred.
• Two years of stick, wire welding and (oxy/ace) burning experience preferred.
• Committed to continuous self improvement and demonstrate the ability to function as a positive member of a maintenance team.
• PC experiences preferred include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Must be able to meet physical requirements with or without accommodation.
• Proven good attendance, performance, and safety record in previous job(s), school or employment programs.
• A desire to pursue internal and external training for future advancement.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and get along with others in a stressful environment.
• Understand and interpret plant facilities drawings.
• Verifiable hazardous materials training.
• High school diploma required.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, push, pull 50 pounds or more.
• Stand and walk eight hours.
• Kneel, crawl and bend eight hours.
• Do repeated bending and squatting.
• Work at or above shoulder level.
• Have good manual dexterity.
• Climb ladders to 12 feet height.
• Work around machinery with moving parts and cutting parts.
• Have maximum use of both legs and arms.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Operate elevating equipment.
• Be exposed to dusts with proper protective equipment.
• Be exposed to solvents with proper protective equipment.
• Be exposed to weather extremes.
• Tolerate continuous use of safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes.
• Use vibratory tools.

Benefits

• $44.99/hour
• Automatic Wage Progression based on service time; provided attendance/performance are within good standing.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, AD&D insurance.
• Employer paid pension and options to participate in 401(k).
• Employer provided uniforms.
• EAP services including wellness plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

Additional Information

Job is safety-sensitive. Pre‑employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.

Kenworth Truck Company Renton is an E‑Verify Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.