Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Urgently Hiring

Express Employment Professionals; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Seattle, WA. The technician will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing various machinery, electrical systems, and physical structures while adhering to safety protocols.

Key responsibilities include inspecting equipment, operating machine tools, and performing repairs. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and pass pre-employment checks. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and excellence in workmanship.

Qualifications

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Dismantle defective machines and install repaired parts.
• Operate cutting torch or welding equipment.

Skills

Operating material handling equipment

Filling out procedures

Using hand tools safely

Understanding and performing safety procedures

Job description

We are looking for an Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. As a Maintenance Technician, it is important that you are up to the task of installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipes and electrical systems in the service center. It is required that you follow all safety procedures and wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses
• Machine operation variations with supervisors or other workers to diagnose problem or repair machine
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of main facility and warehouse
• Installs and/or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as programmable controllers, touch screens, automated monitoring equipment
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts

Qualifications and Competencies

• Ability to operate material handling equipment such as fork truck and cranes, etc., to aid in delivering or storing motors and parts
• Demonstrate ability to correctly fill out and consistently follow proper procedures
• Operate hand tools in a safe and effective manner
• Ability to understand, perform and retain various job‑related training, operational, and safety procedures
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen per company policy.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment background check per company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs.

Location/Region: Seattle, WA