Aerospace Janitorial & Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

Reports to: Maintenance and OHS Manager

Location: Kent, WA - onsite

Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Schedule Type: Monday - Friday, Day Shift. Ability to work overtime as needed - including weekend support.

Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. Normal Shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday - Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)

Position Summary

The Janitorial Industrial Maintenance Technician will support daily operations by performing general maintenance tasks and facility cleaning duties. Responsibilities include routine preventative maintenance on equipment, basic repairs, facility inspections, and janitorial upkeep. This role is ideal for someone who is mechanically inclined, detail-oriented, and takes pride in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

The ideal Candidate will be:

• Intellectually curious about the business and the world around them.
• Possess a bias for action, moves with a sense of urgency.
• Coachable, open to learn, grow and develop through feedback channels.
• Interested in future upward mobility and potentially taking a larger role within the business.
• Emotionally intelligent and able to build strong trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels.
• Collaborative, marked by transparency and flexibility, with a commitment to foster teamwork.
• An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear and concise.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and constant change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks, such as changing belts, filters, and lubricating machinery.
• Assist with basic repairs and equipment troubleshooting under the guidance of senior maintenance staff.
• Conduct regular inspections of equipment and facility safety systems.
• Complete fire extinguisher inspections and assist with safety equipment checks.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report issues promptly.
• Support equipment cleaning and preparation as needed for surface finishing processes.
• Monitor inventory of maintenance supplies and tools, and report restocking needs.
• Build racks using appropriate metal for processing parts through chemical tanks.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, breakrooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors throughout the facility.
• Empty trash and recycling bins regularly.
• Clean windows, surfaces, dust equipment and work areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility entrances, loading docks, and exterior walkways.
• Ensure proper storage of cleaning supplies and maintain safe working conditions.

• Comply with safety regulations, follow OSHA guidelines, and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance and production teams.
• Participate in safety meetings and training as required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent accuracy with a strong attention to detail and demonstrated teamwork attitude.
• Ability to use and learn tools and techniques to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position.
• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English - including the ability to read written purchase orders and paperwork.
• Must have a regular and dependable attendance record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license may be required to work in all areas of the facility.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic equipment maintenance.
• Prior experience in maintenance or janitorial roles is a plus but not required.

Essential Mental/Physical Demands

• Ability to lift occasionally: (floor to waist) 119 lbs., (floor to overhead) 31 lbs.
• Ability to carry 55 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to push/pull 100 lbfs. occasionally
• Ability to stand and walk frequently
• Ability to sit occasionally
• Ability to reach overhead occasionally
• Ability to reach from shoulder and waist frequently
• Ability to reach from knee and to floor occasionally
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally
• Ability to push/pull frequently
• Ability to pivot and pinch occasionally
• Ability to grasp frequently
• Ability to see/hear/feel constantly

Hearing protection required when working some areas of the facility. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and fumes from metal finishing chemicals. Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and respirator (provided by Company).

Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist.

Salary Range for position: $21.00 - $33.00. Position in the range depends upon experience level.

Application Process

Please apply at www.hytekfinishes.com/careers with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps.

Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law.