Job Description
🔧 Industrial Mechanic
📍 Location: Seattle, WA
💲 Pay: $38/hr + Overtime
📅 Schedule: Full-time, with overtime opportunities
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanic with a strong background working on turbines, large motors, compressors, and gearboxes . This position requires advanced mechanical repair skills, equipment diagnostics expertise, and hands-on experience with heavy rotating equipment. You’ll work both independently and as part of a technical team to maintain, rebuild, and align high-value industrial systems.
Key Responsibilities
Turbine Maintenance & Repair
- Disassemble and reassemble turbine units (rotors, stators, seals, bearings) to OEM specifications.
- Inspect components for fatigue, wear, and distortion.
- Perform precision alignment and balancing using laser and dial tools.
Large Motor Maintenance
- Tear down and rebuild large motors, including end bells, rotors, stators, and bearings.
- Support electrical testing (megger, surge, resistance).
- Maintain cooling, lubrication, and alignment systems.
Compressor Maintenance
- Disassemble compressors for internal inspection (rotors, pistons, valves).
- Replace seals, gaskets, and rings; ensure pressure integrity.
- Conduct alignment and post-repair testing and vibration checks.
Gearbox Repair
- Tear down and inspect gearboxes for wear, spalling, or lubrication failure.
- Replace gears, bearings, and seals to precise tolerances.
- Set up gear mesh, backlash, and verify oil system operation.
General Mechanical Work
- Assemble mechanical systems using precision tools and torque equipment.
- Perform shaft and coupling alignments; minimize vibration and wear.
- Safely handle and rig heavy components with cranes or hoists.
- Interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
- Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance using vibration and oil data.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with vibration analysis and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods.
- Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems .
- Strong understanding of lockout/tagout (LOTO) , confined space, and PPE safety procedures.
What You Bring
- Proven experience with industrial mechanical systems (turbines, compressors, or similar).
- Ability to perform precise alignments and mechanical fits.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Commitment to safety and attention to detail.
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to work with industry professionals on complex, high-impact rotating equipment. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining reliability and performance across major mechanical systems while gaining valuable large-scale industrial experience.
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