Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic

kaisercareers; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Monthly bonus

COLA adjustments

Overtime opportunities

Health coverage

Pension plan

401(k)

Holidays

Vacation benefits

Boot reimbursement

Recognition programs

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum in Spokane, WA is seeking Works Repairers to maintain and repair a wide range of plant machinery in a heavy industrial environment. The role requires broad knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and welding applications, with shifts including nights and weekends.

The position offers competitive pay, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, annual bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits. Overtime opportunities and COLA adjustments are available as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' journey-level experience.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen required (safety-sensitive).
• Degree or technical education is preferred for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, adjusts, modifies, and maintains mechanical and electrical/electronic equipment and systems.
• Performs duties of plant mechanic, pipefitter, and welder as needed.
• Operates and inspects machinery, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and refrigeration systems.
• Enter work orders in MAXIMO CMMS and maintain equipment records.
• Follow safety, quality and environmental regulations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree or technical education preferred

Tools

MAXIMO

CMMS

Job description

POSITION: Works Repairers

Trentwood -- Spokane, WA

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

SUPERVISES: None

Pay, Benefits & Retirement

Competitive Pay

• Current effective wage of $39.12 per hour ($35.97 base wage plus $3.15/hour Cost of Living Adjustment)
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Monthly bonus program
• Shift differential and schedule premiums for rotating shifts
• Ongoing Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA)
• Overtime opportunities available

Comprehensive Family Health Coverage

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance provided at no payroll cost
• $0 payroll deductions for employee coverage
• $0 payroll deductions for spouse coverage
• $0 payroll deductions for dependent child coverage
• Supplemental leave benefits available in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave

Retirement & Financial Security

• Pension Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

• 10 paid holidays annually
• Vacation benefits that increase with years of service

Additional Benefits

• Boot reimbursement
• Employee recognition programs

Current annual earnings exceed $81,000 before overtime, shift premiums, and monthly bonus opportunities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works Repairers require a broad knowledge of general maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment in a heavy industry environment including: mechanical, hydraulics, and welding applications.

The Works Repairers' essential functions include:

• Installs, repairs, adjusts, modifies, and maintains all types of mechanical and electrical/electronic instrument equipment, communication systems, and meter relay systems throughout the plant.
• Performs all duties required of plant mechanic, pipefitter, and welder.
• Installs, tests, repairs, inspects, adjusts, and maintains in good working order all types of machinery and mechanical equipment, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, gas, and chemical systems, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems within the plant.
• Repairs, replaces, assembles, disassembles, cleans, and tests mechanical equipment, machinery components, pipe systems and components, hydraulic systems and components, refrigeration/heating systems and components.
• Prepares and mixes agents for refrigeration, coolant, etc.
• Operates equipment to transport, clean, position, install, assemble, disassemble, reassemble, remove, maintain, repair, and test materials, equipment, etc., when required.
• Disconnects, replaces, reconnects motors, solenoids, switches, contracts, and instruments pertaining to air conditioning and heating combination as well as all types of refrigeration units.
• Works from blueprints, diagrams, and charts to install, remove, repair, and maintain plant machinery and equipment.
• Transports equipment to various shops for repair, including but not limited to electric, instrument, etc.
• Operates waste water/sewage disposal plant.
• Inspects, maintains, and operates cranes and inspects and operates mobile equipment. Lubricates equipment in accordance with standard instructions. Checks oil levels with gauges provided on equipment and prepares lubrication reports as necessary.
• Performs work requiring a working knowledge of the welding properties of the various types of metals, welding rods, welding heats, stress relief, allowance for fit-ups and machining and the effect of shrinkage, warpage, and expansion.
• Maintains a high standard of housekeeping and observes all safety procedures.
• Follows good engineering practices to maintain a high level of quality workmanship.
• Entering/completion of Work orders, selling, etc. in CMMS (MAXIMO)
• Other duties as assigned
• Comply with all safety, quality and environmental regulations
• This position has been determined to be a safety-sensitive position and requires a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen that includesmarijuana.

EDUCATION

• Degree or technical education is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years' experience as a journey level practical experience.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

This individual will:

Be energetic, disciplined and focused on a team building operational organization.

• Have well developed interpersonal and business partnering skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to, be accepted by, and interrelate with the organization at all levels.
• Work 8, 10, or 12 hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends & holidays.

PERFORMANCE FACTORS

• Attendance and Dependability: The employee can be depended on to report to work at the scheduled time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.
• Communication and Contact: The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Relationships with Others: The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Approximately 100% of the job function is required in the plant/machine shop. There is exposure to loud noises, operating machinery and a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• There will be periods of walking and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance.
• The employee is regularly required to reach with arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Refer to training matrix on file with Quality Department.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.