27 Oct
Maintenance Mechanic
Washington, Bellingham , 98225 Bellingham USA

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Maintenance Mechanic

Mt Baker Products, Inc. is now hiring for a full time Maintenance Mechanic in its Bellingham plywood mill. This role will be responsible for supporting the Maintenance Department in keeping the physical plant functioning to meet production needs. Hours will be 6:30 am to 3:00pm (days worked will be arranged after hire).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Notifies Maintenance Supervisor/Department Supervisor of any malfunctions, repairs, and other mechanical concerns, to include fire prevention; fuel handling; press lines; spreader lines; glue lines; saw lines; patch line; and sander machine.

Makes repairs and performs maintenance duties, as assigned, including clean-up and minor electrical and welding tasks, using hand and power tools.

Reports any downtime immediately to Department Supervisor/Maintenance Supervisor. Obtains prior authorization before making any repairs or adjustments.

Inspects equipment and machinery for safety issues; escalates concerns to management, as appropriate.

Works cooperatively on a team.

Promotes and demonstrates safe work habits; wears assigned PPE, including safety glasses, earplugs, gloves and dust mask.

Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills Needed:

Must be at least 18 years of age. HS diploma or GED required; professional training or courses relevant to building maintenance are a plus.

Minimum of one year working in commercial building maintenance; manufacturing plant experience (production, material handling, etc.) is preferred.

Ability to read and understand blueprints, instruction, parts, and safety manuals, written directions, posted policies and bulletins.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret graphs.

Ability to identify safety concerns on equipment and machine and to appropriately escalate matters to management; ability to use and promote the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Ability to take supervisory direction and work cooperatively on a team.

Ability to be flexible in work performed and scheduled; ability to work non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.

Physical Requirements:

The employee will be working near loud machines and mechanical equipment. The temperature may vary, depending on season. The employee will be walking, standing and engaging in movement throughout the day, occasionally to frequently required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Due to the variety of job duties, physical activities may include bending, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing and walking for long periods , climbing ladders, working in enclosed spaces and operating heavy machinery. Employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

We are a Drug Free Workplace; pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, is required.

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