Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Temporary (5 months)

Port of Seattle•SeaTac, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position expected to last up to five months. You may be required to work all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, 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.

Requirements

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.
Strong skills as a machinist, welder, and mechanic.
Ability to read and understand technical manuals.
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.
Must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Must obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.
Must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle.

Nice To Haves

Structural welding certification
Knowledge of and experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Experience working with MS software

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical maintenance on baggage handling systems (conveyance), overhead doors, security gates and passenger loading bridges.
Work with crew responsible for proper and timely completion of both corrective and preventive maintenance.
Answer 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.
Comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.

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.
Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – 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.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
Overtime pay