Compactor/Baler Technician with hydraulic experience

BLANKENSHIP EQUIPMENT REPAIR INC; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement matching program

Flexible work environment

Job summary

A family-owned compacting and recycling business is seeking a compactor/baler technician. Candidates should have strong mechanical abilities, with knowledge of hydraulics, electrical systems, and welding. This role includes opportunities for skill development and advancement, with a pay range of $28 to $32 per hour based on experience. The company offers health insurance, retirement plans, and a friendly work environment.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Hydraulic knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Welding and fabrication confidence

Job description

Blankenship Equipment Repair is 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 possess 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 turnover.
• 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.