Maintenance Mechanic

PACCAR Inc is a Fortune 500 company and global leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts.

About the Division

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in fuel-saving technology solutions, including aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids. The company is recognized for environmentally friendly products, including being the first truck manufacturer to receive the EPA’s Clean Air Excellence award.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand mechanical prints and engineering drawings.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, ovens, paint robots, and other assigned equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic controlled equipment such as hot water heaters, air leak testers, turnover fixture, cab tilt fixture, portable Huck hydraulic units, central Huck system, and the cab joining fixture.
• Repair and maintain facility building and grounds equipment.
• Repair forklifts and other rolling stock used within the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks per PM instructions.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Perform welding and burning for repairs and construction.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• One verifiable year of hydraulic and pneumatic training and experience.
• Experience maintaining paint production equipment preferred.
• One verifiable year experience installing and maintaining water, gas, and air lines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• One year industrial mechanical trade school training preferred.
• Two years of stick, wire welding, and oxy/acetylene burning experience preferred.
• Commitment to continuous self-improvement and ability to function as a positive team member.
• PC experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Ability to meet physical requirements with or without accommodation.
• Proven good attendance, performance, and safety record.
• Desire to pursue internal and external training for future advancement.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and handle stressful environments.
• Ability to understand and interpret plant facilities drawings.
• Verifiable hazardous materials training.
• High school diploma required.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, push, or pull 50 pounds or more.
• Stand and walk for eight hours.
• Kneel, crawl, and bend for eight hours.
• Perform repeated bending and squatting.
• Work at or above shoulder level.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Climb ladders up to 12 feet.
• Work around machinery with moving or cutting parts.
• Maximum use of both legs and arms.
• Operate a motor vehicle and elevating equipment.
• Exposure to dusts, solvents, and weather extremes with proper protective equipment.
• Tolerate continuous use of safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes.
• Use vibratory tools.

Benefits

• Starting pay: $44.99/hour with automatic wage progression based on service time (provided attendance/performance are in good standing).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and AD&D insurance.
• Employer-paid pension and 401k options.
• Employer-provided uniforms.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services including wellness plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.

This is a safety-sensitive position, and pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.