Compactor/Baler Technician with hydraulic experience

Blankenship Equipment; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blankenship Equipment is a growing family-owned compacting and recycling business seeking a Compactor/Baler Technician with mechanical and hydraulic experience. The position offers opportunities to develop skills, great benefits, and ensures job security in an essential business. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Company Matching Retirement Program

Vacation Time

Opportunity for Advancement

Animal Friendly Workplace

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on compactors and balers.
• Utilize hydraulic and electrical systems for machine functionality.
• Fabricate parts as needed using welding and cutting techniques.

Skills

Hydraulic Knowledge

Electrical Knowledge

Mechanical Aptitude

Welding/Cutting/Fabrication

Job description

Compactor/Baler Technician with hydraulic experience

Blankenship Equipment Repairis a compacting and recycling business serving the Pacific Northwest and Canada. We are growing and have an opening for compactor/baler technician.

We are looking for someone with strong mechanical abilities and who can learn at a moderate pace. Listed below are the desired skills/experience. Candidates do not need to posses all skills but should have experience in a few, we will teach the rest.

Desired skills/experience:

• Hydraulic- Basic Knowledge
  • Hydraulic hoses and fittings
  • Solenoid valves
• Electrical – Basic Knowledge
  • Diagrams
  • Switches
  • Relays
  • Electric Motors
  • Multimeters and Testing
• Mechanical aptitude –Strong
  • Breakdown and Assembly
  • Proper use of hand tools
• Welding/Cutting/Fabrication -Confident
  • SMAW – Stick welding- various.
  • GMAW – Mig welding
  • Oxy/Acetylene heating and cutting.
  • Plasma Cutting.
  • Grinding.
  • Practical fabrication and measuring.

Why work with Blankenship Equipment?

• We are a small family-owned business where what you do truly matters
• We offer opportunity to grow your skills for advancement
• We are animal friendly – there may be a dog or cat in the office occasionally
• We offer great benefits!
• We have low turn over.
• We are an essential business – no layoffs!

We review applications daily and provide quick responses to all applicants.

Work Hours:Mon – Fri – 7:30 – 4p

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license
• Must pass background check

Pay Range:$28 - $32 p/hr DOE

• 40-Hours Vacation after 6-months. 80-Hours after one full year with incremental annual increases up to 4-weeks.
• Health Insurance: Available after sixty days of employment. Company pays 75% of employee premium and 55% of dependents. Employees have the option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) program or a traditional Health Insurance program.
• Company Matching Retirement Program: Access to BER Personal Financial Planner. SIMPLE IRA with company match of up to 3% of annual salary. Available after one year of employment.

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