Maintenance Technician II

Cascade Dafo Inc; Ferndale (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Starting wage is $28.13-$32.22 per hour, DOE; work Monday-Friday, day shift with occasional nights and/or weekends. Candidates should have 3-5 years of maintenance experience and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with relevant maintenance experience.
• Experience reading blueprints, building plans and repair manuals.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, HVAC repair and welding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on equipment and building to identify and repair unsafe or malfunctioning conditions
• Follow a preventative maintenance plan to ensure continuous operations
• Repair and service electrical motors, HVAC systems, and hydraulic components
• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot electrical problems
• Support senior technicians during advanced troubleshooting tasks
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and comply with safety policies

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical repair

Reading blueprints

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical & welding coursework

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

We Welcome You to Join Our Team!

Cascade Dafo is currently hiring a full-time Maintenance Technician II to complement our Maintenance Team.

Expected starting wage: $28.13 - $32.22 per hour Work shift: Monday-Friday, day shift with occasional need to work nights and/or weekends.

The Maintenance Technician II performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks on facility infrastructure, machinery, and production equipment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and operational issues, conducting preventative maintenance activities, and ensuring equipment reliability to minimize downtime and support business operations. The role requires strong technical skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work independently while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Maintenance Technician II's responsibilities include:

• Performing routine inspections and maintenance on equipment and building to identify and repair unsafe or malfunctioning conditions
• Following a preventative maintenance plan on equipment and building to ensure continuous operations with little downtime
• Monitoring, ordering, and stocking janitorial supplies
• Assembling benches and/or fixtures for production
• Executing precision hardening, tempering, and annealing of custom parts for manufacturing
• Rebuilding electrical motors
• Cleaning and maintaining HVAC systems, including troubleshooting, repairs, and replacement as necessary
• Executing carpentry, installations, facility maintenance, beautification, and plumbing repairs to facility
• Providing operational support to senior technicians during advanced troubleshooting and repair tasks
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and performing maintenance on forklift, straddle truck, and wave lift
• Reading and understanding electrical schematics, troubleshooting electrical problems
• Troubleshooting pneumatic valves and controls; designing, building, and installing air delivery and controls for new equipment; rebuilding air tools and cylinders
• Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining hydraulics pumps, cylinders, valves, and hoses
• Designing and building metal fixtures and benches; cutting, welding, and fabricating as necessary
• As with all roles at Cascade Dafo, the Maintenance Technicians support our business, culture, and customer needs.

We find that successful applicants have these skills and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of general plumbing, electrical and HVAC repair
• Understanding of and commitment to lockout/tagout procedures
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read blueprints, building plans, and repair manuals
• Ability to report to and take direction from Facilities Manager as well as work independently when needed
• Capable of maintaining a positive working relationship with all co-workers and leadership
• Must be dedicated to get all assigned projects completed; big or small
• Ability to comply with company policies and OSHA rules while caring out maintenance functions
• Must be able to communicate in English, written and verbal

Please be sure you meet these education, experience, and physical requirements before applying:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in maintenance or related field
• Electrical and welding experience
• Able to be forklift certified
• Ability to work at heights and from ladders
• Must be physically able to perform repairs as needed
• Ability to regularly walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, and/or crawl
• Must be able to work indoors in different temperatures and outdoors in all types of weather
• Regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds

Although not required, we would be thrilled to see applicants who have:

• Water Jet maintenance certification or the willingness and ability to become certified
• Certification in related vocational training

Here's a little bit about us:

Cascade Dafo is a manufacturing company that specializes in making ankle foot orthosis (AFO's) for children with mobility challenges. We are proud to report our braces are the best in the industry; we are PROUDER to share that the reason we are the best is because of our team members. Cascade Dafo is a dedicated, caring, hardworking team of people that create, customize, and care for our patients from the moment an order arrives at our facility to long after our braces have been fit on a patient. All Cascade Dafo team members play an important role in supporting our goal of Helping Kids Lead Healthier, Happier Lives.

Benefits of working on the Cascade Dafo Team:

Competitive Wages: Starting hourly wage for this position is $28.13-$32.22, DOE. The full wage scale is $28.13-$36.52 per hour.

Profit Sharing: Our team members are awarded quarterly profit-sharing bonuses.

Healthcare Benefits: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance to our full-time team members with a choice between a QHDHP with employer HSA contribution or a traditional PPO plan. Because healthcare is so important, Cascade will share the cost of your family's medical benefits with you.

Time Off: We provide Paid Time Off (PTO) that starts accruing from your date of hire and a minimum of 10 paid holidays per calendar year.

401(k): We offer a traditional and a ROTH 401k plan after 90 days of employment with a company match (up to 4%) per payroll and a 401(k) end of year contribution.

Additional Benefits: We provide our team members with short-and long-term disability, life insurance, and an EAP program.

We welcome applicants with relevant experience who are eager to expand their technical knowledge, develop new skills, and grow their responsibilities as they advance in their careers.