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Job Title: Mechanical Service Technician** **Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Mechanical Service Technician, where you will play a critical role in the installation and service of preassembled machinery in various pack houses throughout Washington. This position involves extensive travel and the opportunity to work on exciting new projects.

Responsibilities

+ Assist in the installation of fruit and vegetable packing house equipment.

+ Utilize blueprints to layout parts and perform mechanical installations.

+ Troubleshoot and assemble machinery such as belt conveyors, sorters, bin dumping equipment, and fruit sizers.

+ Investigate complaints, conduct tests, and resolve problems for existing accounts.

+ Establish service by studying system requirements, ordering parts, completing installations, and performing acceptance tests.

+ Maintain customer confidence by providing detailed documentation of service and installation reports.

+ Participate in educational opportunities and departmental cross-training to update job knowledge.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency with a tape measure and blueprints.

+ Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

+ Basic hand and power tool skills for securing nuts and bolts.

+ Experience with MIG and TIG welders.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

+ Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Electrical/electronics knowledge is a bonus.

+ Experience in field service and preventive maintenance.

+ Ability to diagnose and repair equipment.

+ Capability to perform mechanical assembly and rebuilds.

+ Skill in reviewing equipment for shipping and ensuring smooth customer operation.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefit of extensive overtime opportunities, with 60-hour work weeks that could lead to a permanent or lead position for those who prove themselves early.

Work Environment

Work primarily inside a pack house, handling installations and service. Expect mostly day shifts, with occasional night shifts based on workload. Extensive travel is required, with stays in hotels from Monday to Friday, and a $35/day per diem provided. Enjoy a supportive team environment, with travel arrangements covered.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Yakima, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.

Dental

Medical

Vision

401k

Vacation

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Yakima,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.