Talascend is currently seeking a Mechatronics Technician for a contract opportunity with our client in Tukwila, Washington.
Overview
Support the operations maintenance team by repairing and maintaining material handling equipment, pneumatic systems, and automated packaging and distribution equipment. This role also provides opportunities to develop technical skills and mentor junior technicians.
Responsibilities
- Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
- Complete preventive maintenance routines with proper documentation.
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems related to material handling equipment, including belts, motors, photo-eyes, and relays.
- Maintain positive working relationships across the facility.
- Track and store department inventory.
- Move items weighing up to 49 pounds and stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Travel as required, potentially up to 20%.
- Perform repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking.
- Lift parts and tools weighing an average of 20 pounds and occasionally up to 49 pounds.
- Use eye-hand coordination, foot pedals, and manual dexterity for picking, pinching, holding, grasping, and repetitive wrist movement.
- Work in conditions that may include small spaces, dust, fumes or odors, hot or cold temperatures, indoor or outdoor noise, vibration, long periods standing on concrete, and wet or uneven surfaces.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience with computer use, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email applications.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, shifts, and areas, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in mechanical or electrical studies.
- At least two years of experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.
- At least two years of experience repairing material handling equipment.
- At least two years of experience conducting predictive and preventive maintenance procedures.
- At least one year of experience with metal and wood fabrication.
- At least one year of experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
- At least one year of knowledge of electrical and electronic principles.
- Experience with material handling equipment safety standards and manufacturer and safety requirements.
- Project management experience.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems.
- Experience operating and maintaining robotic or electromechanical equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic input and output functions.
Shift
This position requires flexibility to work weekends, nights, holidays, and shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.