Maintenance Technician

About the role

Welcome to Cascades! Every day, our team takes pride in rolling up their sleeves to create products that are mindful of the environment. Join us as a Maintenance Technician in Tacoma and help bring materials to life in a workplace where health and safety always come first.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment
• Perform necessary mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs
• Conduct daily maintenance and safety audits
• Communicate effectively with maintenance team members, leadership, and production staff
• Complete and maintain accurate maintenance documentation
• Enter and track maintenance activities (Work Orders) within SAP
• Support and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Follow all Food Safety requirements in accordance with the HACCP Plan
• Maintain workplace organization and cleanliness in alignment with 5S standards
• Perform all duties in a safe and compliant manner
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing or large industrial maintenance environment required
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair experience
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (troubleshooting and basic diagnostics preferred)
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Current CPR certification

Skills

• Strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills
• Working knowledge of PLC systems (troubleshooting and basic diagnostics preferred)
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams

Benefits

• Hourly wage of $25.85/hr to $30.62/hr (based on skills, experience and education)
• Full-time position with guaranteed hours for job stability
• Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am-3pm
• A full range of benefits: group insurance, telemedicine, and an employer-contributed retirement plan
• Profit sharing and employee share purchase plan - so you can share in our success
• Employee assistance program, because your physical and mental well-being matters
• Referral bonus - help grow the team and get rewarded

Pay

• Hourly wage of $25.85/hr to $30.62/hr (based on skills, experience and education)

Schedule

• Schedule: Monday to Friday 7am-3pm