Maintenance Mechanic

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Regular Washougal, WA, US

Salary Range: $31.16 To $32.21 Hourly

Maintenance 1 performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of production equipment and facility systems. This position works independently, supports Mill operations, and may provide technical guidance to Maintenance 2 and Maintenance 3 employees.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and test industrial machinery, production equipment, and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and fluid-pumping system issues and determine appropriate repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production and facility equipment and systems.
• Operate and maintain boilers; lead annual boiler preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Support WWTP, HVAC, and evaporative cooler operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Read blueprints, technical drawings, layouts, and specifications; use precision measuring instruments and identify required mechanical components.
• Use maintenance tools and equipment for cutting, threading, bending, drilling, grinding, welding-related work, and other repair activities.
• Perform rigging and safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, and other required mobile equipment.
• Follow lockout/tagout, PPE, machine safety, and all other applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain required QMS, maintenance, work-instruction, and training documentation.
• Maintain clean and orderly work areas, tools, and equipment and support continuous improvement of safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and training to Maintenance 2 and Maintenance 3 employees and coordinate their work as assigned.
• Coordinate contractors performing maintenance, repair, installation, and facility work.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and be available for overtime and call-in work, including off-shifts and weekends as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Demonstrates reliability, accountability, initiative, and attention to detail.

Works safely and follows established procedures and direction.

Communicates respectfully and works effectively with employees, supervisors, Operations, and contractors.

Works independently, solves problems, and follows assignments through to completion.

Effectively prioritizes multiple assignments and adapts to new equipment, processes, and responsibilities.

Minimum seven (7) years of hands‑on mechanical maintenance and repair experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or comparable environment.

• Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to independently troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and install industrial machinery and equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, fluid‑pumping, heat‑transfer, welding, and rigging principles.
• Boiler, wastewater treatment, HVAC, and evaporative cooling experience is desirable.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documentation and safely use required tools, measuring instruments, forklifts, lifts, cranes, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to perform basic math and read, write, understand, and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to train and provide technical guidance to other Maintenance employees.
• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate degree in Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred. Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered.