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Randstad US • tacoma, WA 98408 • Posted 1 day ago

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In-person • Full-time • $62,500-$75,000/yr • Mid Level

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Randstad US is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join their team in Tacoma, Washington. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting machines that produce plastic products, including injection molding, extrusion, and blow molding. The technician will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, and ensure machinery compliance with OSHA standards. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a leading manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance on key equipment, including injection molding machines, extruders, and blow molders.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
  • Ensure machinery is properly set up and calibrated for production runs.
  • Follow safety procedures and maintain compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Collaborate with production teams to improve machine performance and identify areas for process improvement.
  • Be available for emergency repairs and breakdowns, including occasional night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

Required

  • 2-5 years of maintenance experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding machinery.
  • Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
  • Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is a bonus.
  • Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

  • Technical certification in industrial maintenance or mechanical engineering.

About Randstad US

Randstad is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Randstad N.V., the world's largest HR services provider. Driven to become the world's most valued 'working life partner', supporting as many people as possible in realizing their true potential throughout their working life, we provide companies with the high quality, diverse, and agile workforces they need while helping people get rewarding jobs and stay relevant in the ever-changing world of work. Randstad offers outsourcing, consulting and workforce management solutions for generalist and specialist disciplines, including technology, engineering, accounting and finance, clinical and non-clinical healthcare, human resources, legal, life sciences, manufacturing and logistics, office and administration and sales and marketing.

Full Job Description

maintenance technican.

+ tacoma , washington

+ posted today

**job details**

summary

+ $62,500 - $75,000 per year

+ permanent

+ high school

+ category installation, maintenance, and repair occupations

+ referenceAB_4611832

job details

Are you a hands-on professional with experience in maintaining and troubleshooting machines that produce plastic products? We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team! If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and have expertise in plastic production machinery such as injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

+ Perform preventive maintenance on key equipment, including injection molding machines, extruders, and blow molders.

+ Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.

+ Ensure machinery is properly set up and calibrated for production runs.

+ Follow safety procedures and maintain compliance with OSHA standards.

+ Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.

+ Collaborate with production teams to improve machine performance and identify areas for process improvement.

+ Be available for emergency repairs and breakdowns, including occasional night and weekend shifts.

What We're Looking For:

+ Experience: 2-5 years of maintenance experience in a plastics manufacturing environment is preferred.

+ Skills: Knowledge of injection molding, extrusion, or blow molding machinery. strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills are essential.

+ Education: High school diploma or GED required; technical certification in industrial maintenance or mechanical engineering is a plus.

+ Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

+ Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is a bonus.

+ Team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

+ Competitive salary and benefits package.

+ Opportunities for growth and advancement within a leading manufacturing company.

+ A collaborative and supportive work environment.

+ Comprehensive training and ongoing development.

How to Apply: If you're ready to take the next step in your maintenance career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience in plastics machinery maintenance to carter.forrar-paul@randstadusa.com. Thank you!

salary: $62,500 - $75,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: High School

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in a fast-paced plastic manufacturing environment. This role ensures that machinery operates efficiently to meet production targets, focusing on minimizing downtime while maintaining a safe working environment. The Maintenance Technician works closely with the production and engineering teams to support continuous improvement and preventative maintenance programs. This company specizlizes in machines that produce plastic.

The essential functions of this role include:

+ working in a smoke free environment

+ wearing steel toe shoes

+ standing for 8 hours at one time

Skills

+ Maintenance

+ Electronic Maintenance

+ Mechanical Maintenance

Qualifications

+ Years of experience: 3 years

+ Experience level: Experienced

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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**carter forrar-paul**

+ +1 253 620 5251 (tel:+1 253 620 5251)

+ carter.forrar-paul@randstadusa.com