Compactor/Baler Technician with hydraulic experience

About the role

Blankenship Equipment Repair is a compacting and recycling business serving the Pacific Northwest and Canada. We are growing and have an opening for a compactor/baler technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on compactors and balers
• Install and repair hydraulic systems
• Use electrical components such as solenoid valves, switches, relays, electric motors, and multimeters
• Break down and assemble machinery
• Use hand tools and perform welding/cutting/fabrication tasks including SMAW, GMAW, oxy/acetylene heating and cutting, plasma cutting, and grinding

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Pass background check

Qualifications

While not required, candidates should have experience in:

• Hydraulic systems, including hoses and fittings
• Electrical systems, including diagrams, switches, relays, electric motors, and multimeters
• Mechanical aptitude, including breakdown and assembly
• Welding/cutting/fabrication, including SMAW, GMAW, oxy/acetylene heating and cutting, plasma cutting, and grinding

Skills

• Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Confident in welding/cutting/fabrication skills

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 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.
• Profit Sharing

Pay

$28 - $32 per hour DOE

Schedule

Mon – Fri – 7:30 – 4p