Facilities Maintenance Technician :

Job Overview :
Reports to: : Facilities Maintenance Technician
Reports to: : Maintenance & Vendor Manager
Location: : Kent, WA
Type: :Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)
Schedule: :1st Shift; Mon-Fri (or Tues-Sat. if schedule allows) 10:00am – 6:30pm may be open to 4/10’s. Overtime may be required (extended shifts and/or weekends); On-call is <5%. Training period is 4-6 months on regular day shift (Mon – Fri 6:00am – 2:30pm).
Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. All shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday – Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday – Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Job Summary :
Employees in this position are responsible for safely performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to, predictive and proactive maintenance systems and processes to support the company’s business goals and production and facility maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities :

• Perform a wide variety of duties in multiple disciplines (i.e. Electrical, PLC, plumbing, etc.) install and maintain plant facility and production equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment to quickly restore production capability.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities - to design, build and repair.
• Perform mechanic skills including but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair.
• Read and properly interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities to drive positive change in productivity, delivery, and service. In addition, be involved in Kaizen events as needed as either a participant or supporter.
• Build racks using appropriate metal for processing parts through chemical tanks.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications :

• Ability to diagnose and research problems, brainstorm and develop potential solutions, test, make adjustments and successfully solve the problem.
• Must be able to document fixes/repairs on CMMS software to allow effective communication for future failures/PMs.
• Must be highly motivated and able to work independently; self-driven.
• Must be an excellent communicator.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Requires a goal-oriented person who has the ability to meet company/departmental goals and to adhere to company/departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to get along with coworkers, management, and deal effectively and professionally under pressure.
• Work successfully with different personalities and individuals with varying abilities and be able to communicate effectively with employees from all levels of the organization.
• Develops solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Excellent responsiveness and internal customer focus.
• Must be dependable and able to maintain good attendance track record.
• Read/Write/Communicate in English
• Excellent accuracy with a strong attention to detail and demonstrated teamwork attitude.
• Ability to use/learn Lean Tools and techniques to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background and preemployment drug screening
• Pre-employment and annual physical exam required; ability to wear a respirator.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements :

• Requires a high school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of basic industrial equipment maintenance skills; manufacturing experience; strong electrical, mechanical, PLC, HVAC and industrial skills. Willingness to learn welding with current maintenance staff.

Essential Physical Demands :

• Ability to lift occasionally: (floor to waist) 119 lbs., (floor to overhead) 31 lbs.
• Ability to carry 55 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to push/pull 100 lbfs. occasionally
• Ability to stand and walk frequently
• Ability to sit occasionally
• Ability to reach overhead occasionally
• Ability to reach from shoulder and waist frequently
• Ability to reach from knee and to floor occasionally
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally
• Ability to push/pull frequently
• Ability to pivot and pinch occasionally
• Ability to grasp frequently
• Ability to see/hear/feel constantly

Hearing protection required when working in the area. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and fumes from metal finishing chemicals. Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and respirator (provided by Company).

Full benefits package includes: : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Profit Sharing Plan, 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, prescription safety glasses benefit, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

Salary Range for position: :$25.00 - $45.00 per hour.

Application Process :
Please apply at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps.

Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek’s policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual’s sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet