Industrial Equipment Field Service Technician

Blankenship Equipment Repair is a well established 30-year-old Auburn based company and we are looking to add an Experienced Industrial Equipment Expert to provide service to our customers in the field. 

We will consider candidates who need to relocate for this position!

This position will primarily handle massive equipment (two ram, single ram, horizontal balers, transpak compactors and conveyors) for municipalities, transfer stations and recyclers.  Other equipment to be serviced would include apartment style compactors, vertical balers, pallet jacks and dock levelers as needed.

Periodically overtime work and out of town work will be required on evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet our customers needs and significant hours of overtime can be anticipated in connection with major projects.

Some on the job training will be provided however the ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of:

•   General Mechanical Systems
• Ability to read hydraulic diagrams and understand hydraulic circuits, as well as the function and repair of hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and understand electric circuits and use of multi-meter troubleshooting.
• Ability to safely perform light rigging duties for moving large parts, hydraulic cylinders, motors, steel weldments, etc. with forklift or crane assistance.
• Ability to work in a team setting for larger service projects.
• Basic knowledge of process logic controllers
• Welding skills, especially field stick welding repairs, pipe welding and metal fabrication

Qualifications:

• 2+ years' hydraulic equipment repair/troubleshooting experience - REQUIRED
• Well versed in electrical with heavy mechanical background in electrical controls
• Experience working with industrial hydraulics
• Welding experience 
• Valid WA driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to talk to customers professionally regarding repair options.
• Must be able to maintain accurate records 
• Basic computer proficiency - preferred
• Ability to adhere to all safety measures
• Must be able to travel overnight when needed 

Pay:  $32 - $45 p/hr DOE

Benefits: 

• 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 premiums.  Employee has 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.
• Profit Sharing:  Bonus paid out in December based on annual profit 
• Company provided cell phone and uniforms.
• Training in industrial compaction and recycling equipment repair.
• Dedicated service truck.  Technician to commute from home directly to service calls on most days.