With our strong investment in research and development and our culture of continuous improvement, Hexcel is the industry leader in the manufacturing of advanced lightweight composite materials, including carbon fiber, woven reinforcements, resins, prepregs, honeycombs and engineered core and composite structures. We invite you to join the Hexcel team at various manufacturing sites, sales offices, and R&D centers around the globe. Become a part of the “strength within.”

Hexcel is looking for a Maintenance Journey for their Kent, WA location.

Summary pay range:  $35.95 – $42.30 hourly wage rate.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Working with motors, gearboxes, rigging, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, screw compressors, lubrication systems, vacuum and fluid pump.  Installation, adjustment, or repair of valves, pipes, and various fluid control devices.
• Multi-axis CNC machinery and controls, autoclaves, ovens, electrical troubleshooting with logic controllers and analog instrumentation.
• Work with plant power and lighting systems- installation or modification of lights and electrical outlets, breakers, and junction boxes. Replacement of fuses, and electrical components in systems up to 480V.
• Troubleshooting basics of HVAC units and freezers, industrial fans.
• Facility support including: light plumbing, light carpentry, basic welding and machining or metal fabrication. 
• Interface with equipment operators, work order originators (internal customers) and Maintenance Department personnel to complete assignments
• Support other Journeys and other department personnel on combined (electrical and mechanical) projects.

Requirements:

• Four years of recent Journey level mechanical experience in industrial maintenance and repair with strong emphasis on daily support of operations, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical service and systems.
• Able to read electrical diagrams and wiring instructions; familiar with 480V, 3 phase power and industrial electrical systems; experience with programming of PLC’s a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with common industrial components and equipment:  motors, valves, switches, sensors, belt and chain drive mechanisms.
• Must be forklift, snorkel and scissor lift certifiable.
• Experience with light carpentry, basic welding and machining is required
• Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift, as well as weekday and weekend overtime; available to respond to off-hour emergencies on occasion; able to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must have own tools.
• Must have working knowledge of lockout / tag out procedures in an industrial environment.
• Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs.; able to work at heights with fall protection or in confined spaces (with protection).

Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.