Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Temporary (5 months)

About the role

You will perform mechanical maintenance on baggage handling systems (conveyance), overhead doors, security gates and passenger loading bridges. You will work with crew that is responsible for proper and timely completion of both corrective and preventive maintenance and answering trouble calls. You will perform other mechanical and metal work as required, including welding, burning, grinding, turning, cutting, threading, drilling, and shaping parts using both stationary and portable power and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance on baggage handling systems (conveyance), overhead doors, security gates and passenger loading bridges.
• Work with crew that is responsible for proper and timely completion of both corrective and preventive maintenance and answering trouble calls.
• Perform other mechanical and metal work as required, including welding, burning, grinding, turning, cutting, threading, drilling, and shaping parts using both stationary and portable power and hand tools.

Requirements

• Experienced – Five (5) years of experience performing both preventive and corrective maintenance at the journey person level on airport baggage handling systems (conveyors) or a manufacturing or production mechanical equipment environment.
• Desired – Structural welding certification; knowledge of and experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and with MS software.

Qualifications

• Committed to Equity – Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.
• Knowledgeable – Strong skills as a machinist, welder, and mechanic, and you can read and understand technical manuals.
• Team Oriented – Strong team-oriented personable to work safely and effectively under considerable pressure with crewmembers of all crafts and airline customers to ensure highest level of service from equipment.

Skills

• Experienced in mechanical and metal work, including welding, burning, grinding, turning, cutting, threading, drilling, and shaping parts using both stationary and portable power and hand tools.

Benefits

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port’s mission.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Support a learning culture.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – Stretch assignments and internal internships.
• Ethics – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.

Pay

• $65.40/hour NO WABO or $67.75/hour with WABO, Swing +10%, Graveyard +15%.