Maintenance Mechanic

3 days ago


Yakima, United States Aerotek Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionField Service TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking skilled Mechanical Service Technicians to assist with the installation of preassembled machinery into various pack houses throughout Washington and abroad. This role requires extensive travel and the ability to work long hours in a dynamic and team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities
  • Assist with the installation of fruit & vegetable packing house equipment.
  • Utilize blueprints to layout parts and perform mechanical installations.
  • Travel extensively to various pack houses, staying in hotels Monday-Friday when on new projects.
  • Work 60+ hour work weeks for extended periods.
  • Assemble and troubleshoot machinery on site, including belt conveyors, sorters, bin dumping equipment, and fruit sizers.
  • Investigate complaints, conduct tests, and resolve problems for existing accounts.
  • Study system requirements, order and gather components and parts, complete installations, and perform acceptance tests.
  • Maintain rapport with customers by examining complaints, identifying solutions, suggesting improved methods, and recommending system improvements.
  • Produce timely and detailed documentation of service reports, detailed status reports to supervisors, installation reports, and test reports.
  • Maintain customer confidence by keeping service information confidential.
  • Participate in educational opportunities and departmental cross-training to update job knowledge.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency with a tape measure and blueprints.
  • Willingness to learn and work in a team atmosphere.
  • Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Basic hand and power tools proficiency to secure nuts and bolts.
  • Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Electrical/electronics knowledge is a bonus.
  • Diagnose and repair equipment.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on customer equipment.
  • Mechanical assembly of equipment/products using fasteners, nuts, rivets, hand tools, etc.
  • Complete mechanical rebuilds and component replacements.
  • Review equipment prior to shipping to customers, identifying possible issues and ensuring all items are assembled and manufactured accurately.
Work Environment

You will work inside a pack house doing installations, primarily during the day shift. Travel is required, driving to the union gap shop on Monday mornings and carpooling to client sites, staying in hotels Monday through Friday (sometimes Saturday if behind schedule).

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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