Blankenship Equipment Repair is a compacting and recycling business serving the Pacific Northwest and Canada.  We are growing and have an opening for compactor/baler technician. 

We are looking for someone with strong mechanical abilities and who can learn at a moderate pace.  Listed below are the desired skills/experience.  Candidates do not need to posses all skills but should have experience in a few, we will teach the rest.  

Desired skills/experience:

• Hydraulic- Basic Knowledge 
  • Hydraulic hoses and fittings
  • Solenoid valves
• Electrical – Basic Knowledge 
  • Diagrams
  • Switches
  • Relays
  • Electric Motors
  • Multimeters and Testing
• Mechanical aptitude –Strong
  • Breakdown and Assembly
  • Proper use of hand tools
• Welding/Cutting/Fabrication -Confident
  • SMAW – Stick welding- various.
  • GMAW – Mig welding
  • Oxy/Acetylene heating and cutting.
  • Plasma Cutting.
  • Grinding.
  • Practical fabrication and measuring.

Why work with Blankenship Equipment? 

• We are a small family-owned business where what you do truly matters 
• We offer opportunity to grow your skills for advancement 
• We are animal friendly – there may be a dog or cat in the office occasionally 
• We offer great benefits! 
• We have low turn over.
• We are an essential business – no layoffs!  

We review applications daily and provide quick responses to all applicants.  

Work Hours: Mon – Fri – 7:30 – 4p 

Required Qualifications:  

• Valid driver's license
• Must pass background check

Pay Range: $28 - $32 p/hr DOE  

Benefits:  

•  40-Hours Vacation after 6-months.  80-Hours after one full year with incremental annual increases up to 4-weeks.  
• Health Insurance:  Available after sixty days of employment.  Company pays 75% of employee premium and 55% of dependents.  Employees have the option of a Health Savings Account (HSA) program or a traditional Health Insurance program.  
• Company Matching Retirement Program:  Access to BER Personal Financial Planner.  SIMPLE IRA with company match of up to 3% of annual salary.  Available after one year of employment.  
• Profit Sharing