Service Technician - Mechanic

Service Technician - Mechanic Beckwith & Kuffel - 3.5 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $26 - $40 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Teamwork Restoration Company vehicle operation Assembly Attention to detail Organizational skills Full Job Description At Beckwith & Kuffel, our purpose is " to be of maximum service ," and our highly skilled team has strived for this every day in the Pacific Northwest since 1979. B&K is the leading distributor and service center for industrial pumps, compressors, and blowers manufactured by the best-known names in American industry. The products we sell and the services we provide literally drive the industry and infrastructure supporting all of us, and we love what we do. Our team members range from hands-on mechanical and field technicians to applications engineering and technical sales, as well as traditional back-office and business roles. Our customers span prominent industries including aerospace, forest products, marine, chemical, food processing, municipal water, military and government. Many of our employees have worked at B&K for more than 20 years, and many in a variety of roles throughout the business. Why? Because we continually invest in our people through training and development, providing ways to grow our employees professionally. And, we invest heavily in our facilities and tools, particularly our technology and business systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The basic function of this position will include but is not limited to machine repair and maintenance with an emphasis on quality assurance and overall work standards on the repair floor. This position will also be responsible for disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and testing of pumps at a bench in a shop environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Disassemble, clean, and inspect rotating equipment
• Estimate labor and parts necessary to make repairs
• Follow all quality assurance and documentation procedures
• Complete required repairs and assemble new equipment
• Assemble and test repaired rotating equipment
• Report job status and any quality assurance issues to shop supervisor
• Travel to customer job sites when required

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of pumps, compressors, blowers, electric motors, and other rotating equipment
• Understanding of hydraulics and how they operate. Able to read and interpret hydraulic schematics or diagrams
• Understanding of machine work and part manufacturing as it pertains to pump repair and restoring pump factory clearances
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics or diagrams
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments
• Understanding basic mathematics
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail

EXPERIENCE

(QUALIFICATIONS)

• Three to five years of experience in production/job shop environment with one to two years direct experience in working as a mechanic or millwright on pumps

Preferred:

Associates degree, technical school, or previous experience with rotating equipment

• High enthusiasm, energy, and initiative
• Quality conscious and interested in improvement techniques and teamwork
• High level of professionalism with excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete all areas outlined for this position in a satisfactory manner
• This job requires driving company trucks so a clean driving record is a must
• This job requires a pre-employment background check, driving check, and drug test

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for two thirds or more of time. He/she may also be required to stand and/or walk for long periods of time while completing other duties and responsibilities
• The employee must have a full range of body movements including the use of his/her hands and fingers to handle, feel and operate objects such as machines and computer equipment. The ability to bend the body, to reach for objects, and to crouch when needed is also required
• The employee must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds to chest height

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position will be primarily working indoors at the B&K service center in varied temperatures
• Work done at customer sites can vary from indoor to outdoor in varied temperature conditions
• Noise level will vary from moderate conditions to extreme and ear plugs should be worn
• Odors and air quality may vary and may be unpleasant to some individuals
• Safety glasses and shoes are required in all areas on the shop floor
• Overtime may be required based upon workloads and personnel requirements Beckwith & Kuffel, Inc.

is an equal opportunity employer. We provide competitive wages, paid time off, medical benefits and 401K matching.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$26.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person