Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Are you an experienced Maintenance Mechanic or Machinist with a strong background in industrial equipment and troubleshooting? Looking to apply your skills in a fast-paced production environment? Join our Operations team today!

The Seattle Times, the Pulitzer Prize-winning news organization and premier commercial printing option in the Puget Sound, is hiring for a highly skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join the Print Operations team at our Kent facility. Also referred to as a Machinist at our plant, this role is critical to maintaining the performance and reliability of our production equipment.

This position is best suited for an experienced mechanic who can work independently, diagnose complex issues, and contribute immediately to minimizing downtime in a high-volume operation.

Schedule: Training will likely take place on a day shift (6:00 AM–2:30 PM). Following training, the role will likely transition to a 4/10 day shift schedule (6:00 AM–4:30 PM). Final scheduling will be based on shift selection and business needs and will include weekend work. Candidates must be available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced predictive/corrective maintenance support to all areas of production.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical issues on high-speed production equipment.
• Fabricate or modify parts as needed to support timely and effective repairs.
• Maintain and improve equipment reliability through proactive maintenance practices.
• Accurately document work performed, including labor and parts, within the CMMS.
• Procure and manage parts inventory to support maintenance needs.
• Maintain detailed daily work logs and communicate effectively across shifts.
• Work both independently and collaboratively to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
• Adhere to all company safety standards and operational guidelines.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, Machinist, Millwright, or similar role in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical systems.
• Comfortable using CMMS or similar maintenance tracking systems.
• Solid computer skills and ability to document work clearly.
• Strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and shifts.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to manage time and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with production or high-speed equipment.
• Experience in printing, packaging, or similar production environments.
• Strong fabrication and machining skills.
• Relevant technical training, certification, or apprenticeship.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $35.42 to $‎42.97 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. A night shift differential of $1.60 per hour may be applicable depending on the hours worked.

Benefits: 

• Medical and dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Optional life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term care insurance
• 401(k) plan and an employer contribution to a pension plan administered by the Western Metal Industry Pension Fund
• 10 days of annual vacation accrual, increasing with tenure up to 20 days
• Sick pay accrues at a rate of .025 hour per hour worked
• 9 paid holidays
• Free parking
• Complimentary Seattle Times subscription
• Wellness program
• Fertility coverage (with lifetime limits) for eligible employees
• Parental leave options

Please Note: This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment assessments including a drug screen for controlled substances (excluding cannabis) and a motor vehicle report once an offer has been made. Machinists must provide their own personal basic machinist and hand tools. Finally, please note that this is a union-represented position.

Founded in 1896, The Seattle Times continues its tradition as a family-owned, Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper that cuts through the clutter and provides readers with timely, relevant news. We serve the Pacific Northwest with thoughtful, independent journalism that makes a real difference in our community. And as a media solutions company, we combine cutting-edge digital capabilities and service with the values and integrity of respected traditional media… with an established audience of 1.9 million. At The Seattle Times, you'll find work that matters.

If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] and provide a description of the reasonable accommodation(s) needed.