Maintenance: 1st Shift; Monday-Friday7:00am-3:30pm

Skills Inc., one of Washington State’s largest aerospace suppliers, offers world-class, competitively-priced products and services which exceed customer’s requirements for rigorous standards and excellence. We are a fully integrated, self-funded non-profit with a social mission to train, employ, and serve persons with disabilities and our community. JOB SUMMARY As part of our recent growth, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems to meet production needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Inspects and tests machinery/equipment using vision and hearing. • Provides all preventative maintenance and/or repairs. • Schedules preventative maintenance and needed repairs so as to minimize conflict with production needs. • Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. • Dismantles defective equipment and installs new or repaired parts as needed. • Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. • Assist in the layout, assembly, installation, and the maintainance of pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repair and replacement of gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment. • Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment under supervision. • Assists in the fabrication of fixtures, special tools, masking, baffles, workbenches, etc. for each individual process throughout the plant when needed. • Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures, as well as types of plumbing fixtures and systems. • Works without supervision. • Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to develop timelines and complete projects in a timely manner with minimal or no supervision. • Welding knowledge and ability. • Basic PC skills: Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Ability to perform basic rigging. • Ability to operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and similar equipment. • Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to diagnose maintenance problems and establish corrective course of action, and can communicate information clearly to others. • Ability to read blue prints, interpret plans, diagrams, operating manuals and specifications. • Ability to make sketches using dimensions. • Knowledge of materials, methods and the seven basic tools involved in construction. • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance. • Strong verbal communication an interpersonal skills to work with departments, provide guidance and coordinate tasks with contractors. • Basic knowledge and experience with the principles and practices of lean manufacturing. • Advanced shop math: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Use of a calculator. • Knowledge of and experience using the metric system. • Ability to visualize how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. • Adaptable to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. LANGUAGE SKILLS • Ability to read, write, communicate, and/or follow written and verbal instructions in English through voice, American Sign Language, or adaptive technology. CONFIDENTIALITY The responsibilities of this position may require an individual to access and hold in confidence certain information. This means that information and/or documentation acquired about employees, suppliers, customers, business practices, and all other related information remains confidential. PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • AA degree in building/machinery maintenance; or 5-8 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Must possess a variety of experiences and in depth knowledge in areas such as mechanical, electrical, industrial controls, plumbing, HVAC and painting. ITAR – US PERSON STATUS Due to Skills Inc.’s participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A "US Person" can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Forklift Certificate PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Constant exposure to indoor manufacturing environment with a moderate noise level. • Constant reaching, non-forceful grasping and fine manipulation. • Constant standing and or walking. • Constant use of personal protective equipment. • Frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. • Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts. • Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 lbs. • Occasional climbing up and down ladders. • Occasional exposure to chemicals (including toxic or caustic chemicals), odors and fumes. • Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. • Occasional forceful grasping and working above the shoulders. • Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs. Definitions: • Constant (67-100% of shift) • Frequent (34-66% of shift) • Occasional (11-33% of shift) SHIFT ASSIGNMENT 1st Shift; Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm TOTAL REWARDS SUMMARY At Skills Inc., our most important partnership is the one we share with our employees. We are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of our employees and their dependents, which is why we offer a comprehensive and valuable benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) savings plan to eligible employees. SALARY DESCRIPTION Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Skills Inc. is a self-supporting Social Enterprise and is organized as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. We have three lines of business; Aerospace Manufacturing, Aerospace Finishing, and Business Solutions, that operate in 2 locations. Skills Inc. employs over 250 people and our social mission is to train, employ and serve persons with disabilities. We accomplish our mission three ways; direct hire, vocational programs and services, and as a resource to the community. Salary Range: $18.00-$42.00 BENEFITS SUMMARY • Paid Vacation • Paid Sick • 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution* • Paid holidays*- prorated based on shift • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance • Employee Assistance Plan EEO and ADA STATEMENT Skills Inc. is committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. Skills Inc. embraces equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it. Skills Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. OTHER DUTIES This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required. New responsibilities, activities and duties may be modified or added at any time by a member of the management team. 1st Shift; Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm