Senior Maintenance Technician

General Plastics Manufacturing Company; Tacoma (WA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3x a

Outstanding Platinum Health Care and 4

Company Matched 401K up to 8%

Employee Assistance Plan

Lunchroom subsidies

Disability & Life Insurance

Flexible Spending and Dependent Care

Earned Time Off 15 days

9 Paid Holidays

Résumé du poste

General Plastics Manufacturing Company in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to lead reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of critical production equipment.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this role emphasizes proactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance to maximize asset uptime, diagnose complex issues, and drive improvements across the maintenance program to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical certifications preferred.

Responsabilités

• Perform and supervise in-house and vendor work related to the selection, installation, modification, preventative maintenance, and diagnosis/repair of installed systems, and shop/grounds equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues to minimize downtime.
• Serve as a senior technical resource for all complex equipment failures and building maintenance issues and make recommendations for improvements and upgrades.
• Share best practices with maintenance team and plant management.
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations and support corrective actions to help prevent recurring failures.
• Regularly inspect building, tools, and equipment for any unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, respond timely to emergency repair requests.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities that improve safety, reliability, productivity, delivery, and service to operations team.
• Assist with development and management of asset management and preventative maintenance programs.
• Maintain inventory, repair and maintenance logs, and equipment test results.
• Requisition and order materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts.
• Identify opportunities for improvements, identify potential areas of risk, and promptly share critical business information with key stakeholders to maximize results.
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with all employees, vendors, business partners, government/regulatory entities.
• Strictly adhere to workplace safety measures; safeguard the welfare of all employees, guests, visitors, and business partners at all times; promptly report workplace risks, incidents, injuries, and near misses; consistently wear and utilize all required PPE
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all sensitive and proprietary business information.

Connaissances

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

PLC systems

Root cause analysis

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical certifications preferred

Outils

Lathe

Milling machine

Drill press

Grinders

Micrometers

Calipers

Forklift

Scissor lift

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Description du poste

Description

We are a premier aerospace manufacturer in Tacoma, and we are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to spearhead the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our critical production equipment.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, this advanced hands-on role is designed for a technical professional who excels at maximizing asset uptime through robust proactive, predictive, and preventative maintenance strategies.

In this role, you will serve as the senior technical resource for the team, utilizing advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose complex equipment issues, eliminate root-cause failures, and safely execute precision repairs. By driving reliability best practices and strengthening our preventative maintenance program, you will play a vital role in reducing equipment downtime and directly ensuring we meet our business and production goals.

Come create a lasting career at General Plastics Manufacturing Company, and not just another job!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform and supervise in-house and vendor work related to the selection, installation, modification, preventative maintenance, and diagnosis/repair of installed systems, and shop/grounds equipment
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related issues to minimize downtime
• Serve as a senior technical resource for all complex equipment failures and building maintenance issues and make recommendations for improvements and upgrades
• Share best practices with maintenance team and plant management
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations and support corrective actions to help prevent recurring failures
• Regularly inspect building, tools, and equipment for any unsafe or malfunctioning conditions, respond timely to emergency repair requests
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement activities that improve safety, reliability, productivity, delivery, and service to operations team
• Assist with development and management of asset management and preventative maintenance programs
• Maintain inventory, repair and maintenance logs, and equipment test results
• Requisition and order materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, and replacement parts
• Identify opportunities for improvements, identify potential areas of risk, and promptly share critical business information with key stakeholders to maximize results
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with all employees, vendors, business partners, government/regulatory entities
• Strictly adhere to workplace safety measures; safeguard the welfare of all employees, guests, visitors, and business partners at all times; promptly report workplace risks, incidents, injuries, and near misses; consistently wear and utilize all required PPE
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all sensitive and proprietary business information

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Vocational or technical certifications preferred
• Valid WA driver's license and clean driving record
• 5+ years similar maintenance work experience
• High integrity, strong sense of technical curiosity, and action-oriented
• Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude including electrical, mechanical, and PLC systems
• Excellent math skills and ability to use manuals, schematics, blueprints, and similar references to perform work functions
• Able to use hand/power tools and equipment to complete assigned tasks, such as but not limited to lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinders, hand power tools, micrometers, calipers, forklift, scissor lift, welding equipment, measuring tools, hand power tools and a variety of hand tools
• Ability to problem solve, effectively multi-task, and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines
• Able to work with a sense of urgency when needed and remain focused on delivering timely and effective solutions
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Good PC and MS Office skills
• Uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to occasionally work non-standard hours to accommodate business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent attendance
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds independently; heavier lifts require team assistance

Preferred

• Any vocational, or technical certifications or degrees in related field(s)
• Experience within manufacturing plant environment

What We Have to Offer YOU

Your innovation and hard work can help create some of the most unique high-performance plastic products for emerging markets, and long-term customers in the country. As a result, you'll find one of the best compensation, benefits and advancement programs in the industry. We're looking for energetic, motivated people with a "can-do" attitude and a desire to work "smart". If you are a person with a strong work ethic who enjoys the chance to excel in a positive, team-oriented setting, you'll find General Plastics to

be a rewarding environment.

PAY STARTS BETWEEN $30 - $40 per hour, and CASH BONUSES paid 3 times per year

We offer lots of overtime opportunities and your overtime only increases your bonus payouts and 401K contributions!

Our Total Compensation Package is Beyond the Industry Average and will easily earn you over $100K per year.

• Profit-Sharing Bonus Program paid 3 times per year
• Outstanding Platinum Health Care Benefits including zero premium for medical and vision for entire family & zero premiums for dental for employee with $10 medical co-pays
• Company Matched 401K up to 8% of your total earning for the year!
• Employee Assistance Plan
• We encourage healthy eating and subsidize lunchroom food/beverage costs
• Disability & Life Insurance Package
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts available
• Generous Earned Time Off Plan starts at 15 days of leave per year
• 9 Paid Holidays

ITAR - US Persons Status

Due to General Plastics' participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen, a lawful permanent legal resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

General Plastics Manufacturing Company EEO Statement

General Plastics is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at [phone].

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

General Plastics is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace, and both post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, PCP, opioids, amphetamines, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our company policies.

We are a federal subcontractor, and we test for marijuana