MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

About the Role

Moses Lake Industries, Inc. (MLI) is a rapidly growing producer of ultra-pure chemical products, serving the semiconductor and flat-panel screen industries worldwide. We deliver world-class products to the leaders of the industries we serve. You will be working for a midsized company with great people and a history of steady growth and profitability. If you are prepared to work in an exciting and rewarding environment, we look forward to considering your experience and qualifications.

Shift/Hours/Location

Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM, onsite in Moses Lake, WA (variation and overtime as necessary)

Responsibilities

• Daily communication with the production team to prioritize maintenance work.
• Working knowledge in the following trades: Basic HVAC Equipment, process pumps (mag drive and diaphragm pumps), overhead door maintenance, RO/UPW systems, and cooling towers.
• Perform general duties around the plant, including exterior building maintenance and grounds cleanup.
• Provide technical support and resources to all departments regarding machinery, equipment, and facility issues.
• Develop and implement maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, work order system, critical parts inventory, field equipment inventory, maintenance skill development, and predictive maintenance.
• Write procedures and maintain records of repairs, calibrations, tests, etc.
• Review and prioritize work orders daily for machinery and equipment repair and maintenance.
• Estimate material requirements, repair or replace defective parts, analyze/troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems, and take corrective action.
• Report unsafe equipment, machinery, and practices to the Maintenance Supervisor/Department Manager.
• Maintain inventory and quality of tools, parts, repair supplies, and materials.
• Obtain quotes for replacement parts and prepare requisitions as needed.
• Fabricate parts not commercially available using hand and machine tools.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order.
• Work toward Operational Excellence through 5S Methodology (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain the Cycle).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of computers and MS Office software.
• Working knowledge of arithmetic and grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • Follow written and verbal instructions in English.
  • Manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
  • Work as a team and/or independently.
  • Perform tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
• ISO 9001: 1 year (Preferred)

Pay

Summary pay range: $25.00 to $35.00/hour. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

• Generous PTO: Your time off is important!
• Medical/Dental/Vision: Majority of premiums paid by MLI. Includes virtual medical and mental health options.
• Additional Health Coverage: FSA and HSA available. Voluntary insurance options include life and AD&D, accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.
• 401(K) Savings Plan: Employer matching contributions.
• Company-Paid Benefits: Long-Term Disability Insurance, EAP, Fitness Club Membership Program, and Education Assistance Program.
• Additional Benefits: Position-based clothing, travel expenses, training, and relocation assistance available.

Working Conditions

Duties are generally performed indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions, in a 24-hour per day, seven days per week manufacturing environment. Handling and working with hazardous materials and chemical manufacturing equipment is routine. The employee may work in the presence of fumes or airborne particles, hot, toxic, or corrosive chemicals, water, liquids, and electrical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. When working in the presence of these hazards, the employee is expected to follow company safety rules and use proper personal protection such as: hardhat, respirator, hearing protection, protective clothing, safety glasses, safety footwear, etc. MLI is an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Employees will work in a covered Process Safety Management (PSM) environment containing threshold quantities of flammable liquids and/or gases that have a potential for fire or explosion. Employees working in this environment are required to be free from devices that are not considered intrinsically safe. Examples of devices that may not be intrinsically safe include Insulin Pumps, Pacemakers, Pain Management devices, etc.

Moses Lake Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.