Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking Maintenance Technicians at our plant in Puyallup, WA. The Maintenance Technician will maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and boiler systems within a manufacturing environment; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various maintenance tasks throughout the facility.

Shift: 2nd Shift Sunday through Thursday 3:30 pm–12 am. Sign‑on bonus: $3,000 paid in installments of $1,000 after 90, 180, and 270 days.

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position conducts work in a manufacturing environment with some exposure to the outdoors. The work involves loud machinery, fumes, odors, and dust. The business is cyclical and will require flexibility in shift hours and days of the week worked.

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
• EH certified safety shoes (steel toe or composite) over the ankle.
• Flame‑resistant rated maintenance uniform.
• Other PPE as defined by management within the assigned department.

Our employees’ well‑being is key to Carlisle’s success. Healthcare costs have increased across the nation, but Carlisle has absorbed medical insurance cost to keep employee premiums at the same rate for four years. In addition to healthcare, you can customize a benefits program that’s exactly right for your personal situation.

Per the state’s Wage Transparency Act, the range for this position is $36.77–$38.50 per hour. Actual salary could be greater based on education, experience, and other qualifying skill sets.