Maintenance Engineer - Port Townsend Paper Corporation

The Maintenance Engineer handles maintenance engineering and maintenance project engineering. Provides technical assistance, training,...

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated decision-making skills.

Takes initiative in addressing challenges to drive results.

Strong leadership with effective communication and collaboration.

Exceptional organizational skills.

Demonstrated technical capacity.

Clear computer literacy, knowledgeable in the use of word processing and spreadsheet applications. Keyboarding up to 45 WPM.

Proven knowledge of troubleshooting, problem solving and team building.

Familiarity with maintenance craft processes, production equipment and systems, and maintenance and construction practices.

Working knowledge of hydraulics, power transmission, metallurgy, tribology, manufacturing practices, preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

Knowledge of paper manufacturing processes desirable.

Work Environment

This job operates in a production environment. The employee is exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, climb and/or balance, to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, enter confined spaces, scale heights, is exposed to extreme temperatures, and the needs to have the ability lift up to 50lbs.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with overtime as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: Five (5) years relevant experience in maintenance and/or project work.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.

Employment Terms

Full time, Exempt position

Salary range: $120,000-145,000 DOE.

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.

2 weeks paid vacation or more depending on position.

Full-time employees receive 160 hours of sick leave upon hire then earn eight hours of sick leave per month.

9 paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Retirement plan.

Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.

In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace