Industrial Mechanic: Multi-Skilled Equipment Maintainer

Usalco; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

USALCO, LLC in Tacoma, WA seeks a versatile industrial mechanic to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex factory machinery spanning mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, emergency repairs to minimize downtime, and rapid adaptation to diverse plant equipment and new technologies, with hands-on tasks across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; trade school certification preferred.
• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience is valued.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Experience with welding, hydraulics and pneumatics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair: Find root causes of equipment failures in motors, conveyors, pumps, and automated lines, then fix or replace parts.
• Preventative maintenance: Run routine checks, clean and lubricate parts, and service systems to stop unexpected breakdowns.
• Cross-discipline tasks: Handle basic electrical troubleshooting, pipe fitting, and welding as needed.
• System testing: Test run repaired machinery to verify safe and correct operational performance.
• Documentation: Log maintenance tasks and order replacement parts using computerized tracking systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Electrical basics

Blueprint reading

Welding & fitting

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring tools

Welding gear

Job description

USALCO, LLC in Tacoma, WA seeks a versatile industrial mechanic to install, troubleshoot, and repair complex factory machinery spanning mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

The role emphasizes preventative maintenance, emergency repairs to minimize downtime, and rapid adaptation to diverse plant equipment and new technologies, with hands-on tasks across multiple disciplines.