Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Join the largest wire manufacturer in the Western United States, where we specialize in galvanized and reinforcement wire, along with an assortment of specialty wires. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will play a critical role in assembling, fabricating, repairing, and maintaining our industrial machinery and equipment in our Kent, WA location. Collaborate with a team of electricians, machinists, and operators to ensure the efficient operation of our machinery.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, repair, overhaul, adjust, align, install, and remove new and used machinery and industrial equipment.
• Rebuild gearboxes and repair failures related to cams, sprockets, pulleys, bearings, bushings, and other components.
• Identify, develop, and implement repair procedures.
• Work with co-workers and supervisors to troubleshoot equipment failure.
• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, motors, cooling towers, heat exchangers, valves, and other components.
• Demonstrate proficiency with low voltage electrical practices and stick welding/torch cutting.
• Dismantle machinery or equipment to access and remove defective parts.
• Inspect used or worn parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjust functional parts of machines, equipment, and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts and clean parts.
• Start and run machinery to test their performance.
• Set up rigging for moving or handling equipment or heavy parts.
• Design, fabricate, and install new and replacement equipment or components.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• Experience in mill environments is advantageous.
• Ability to safely lift 75 lbs.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, repair, diagnosis, and maintenance.
• Experience with rotors, gearboxes, PLCs, bearings, and pulleys.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old due to work environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background, drug/alcohol, and physical screenings.
• Shift flexibility: 1st shift 7:00am-3:30pm, 2nd shift 3:00pm-11:30pm, or 3rd shift 11:00pm-7:30am.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, dependent care FSA, company-paid base life insurance, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program, 401(k) and pension plans through the Teamsters Union, nine paid holidays, and paid vacation and sick time. With ample room for growth and opportunities to learn new skills, our company fosters a culture of simplicity and diversity, valuing safety, quality, and excellence.

Work Environment

Work in a large wire fence manufacturing setting with a non-toxic 'funky, stinky' odor due to galvanized wire processes. The air is hazy from machines running constantly. Expect hot conditions in the summer and cold in the winter. Our company, established in 1927, values dependability and quality, providing exceptional customer service and supporting our workers in a safe and dynamic environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $72800.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

401k, health, medical, dental, PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.