Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Purpose and Position Overview: Snow & Company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team! We are looking for positive, motivated self-starters with a strong work ethic who can follow direction and work efficiently with minimal supervision. As a team-oriented company, we value individuals with a collaborative and innovative thought process. Given our quick turnaround times and strict deadlines, candidates must thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate attention to detail, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude. We need individuals who are deadline-driven, have a strong commitment to safety, and can consistently exhibit excellent attendance. Our ideal candidates will take pride in customer satisfaction, have high integrity, and be dependable. We offer rewarding jobs and take pride in delivering exceptional quality work.

We’re currently involved in some interesting, high-impact projects, including two cutting-edge electric tugboats, and an 8-year contract to build advanced workboats for the US Navy. It’s an exciting time to be part of our team as we push the boundaries of innovation and craftsmanship!

Key Responsibilities:

- Maintain, repair, and monitor forklifts, service trucks, cranes, trailers, and yard equipment

- Requisition parts, tools, and materials as needed

- Ensure proper company marking/labeling and identification on items and storage locations

- Keep all materials for maintenance organized

- Work with procurement and the tool room to receive unpack and store incoming parts and equipment

- Repair, service, set, and lubricate all machines and equipment

- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly fashion

- Make recommendations of disposal and elimination of damaged, obsolete, or unused machines and equipment

Essential Skills:

- Must have a strong familiarity with tools and parts

- Must have ability to do equipment and machine repairs

- Well organized with attention to detail

- Proficient use of email and basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel

- Effective communication skills

- Punctual with high attendance rate

- Must be willing and able to support a safe work environment

- Works well independently and as a team

- Basic electrical understanding and skills

- Ability to operate a forklift

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The work environment is a dynamic, fast-paced shipyard with moderate to loud noise levels due to ongoing production activities. Job duties are performed in production areas and onboard vessels and require:

- The ability to walk to and from job sites, climb inclined stairways, and use vertical ladders

- Frequent bending, squatting, crawling, twisting, standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands/fingers for various tasks

- Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crawling

- Frequent lifting of up to 20 lbs., with occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

- The ability to work in extreme temperatures and conditions, including areas with limited ventilation

- The ability to enter and work in confined spaces, such as manholes

- The ability to work at heights

- Frequent use of a respirator

- Wearing required safety gear, including a hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing

- Regular exposure to noise from machinery and equipment

Pay and Benefits:

- $27 - $35 / hour

- Full time, overtime non-exempt position

- Positive and supportive work environment

- 100% paid medical insurance for employees, 80% for spouses and dependents

- Comprehensive dental insurance

- Vision insurance

- Life insurance options available

- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match

- 9 paid holidays, including the day after the Super Bowl

About Snow & Company: Snow & Company is a leading boatbuilding and ship repair company located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. We specialize in constructing commercial vessels for the fishing industry, government agencies, tugboat operators, aquaculture businesses, and more. In addition to vessel construction, we provide comprehensive overhauls and repair services. Our modern facilities include enclosed fabrication halls and waterfront repair spaces, all situated along the picturesque Ship Canal. Conveniently located on the Burke-Gilman Trail and just one block from the Metro bus stop, Snow & Company is a commuter-friendly workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Snow & Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, age, disability, or genetic information. In addition to federal laws, Snow & Company complies with all applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws.

For more information, check out our website at www.snowboatbuilding.com