Apprentice Technician (75% Travel)

Clarus Fluid Intelligence, a subsidiary of Reladyne Reliability Services is looking for an Apprentice Technician to support it Bellingham, WA operations. This position supports field service projects across a variety of service offerings and participate in a continuous improvement culture using tools to drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost excellence with the goal of proving value generation for the customer.

We provide:

• On-the-job training in High Velocity Oil Flushing Technology and Maintenance
• Opportunity to learn “turning wrenches” skills
• Company provided uniforms, tools, safety equipment, boot allowance
• Growth opportunities available through our Technician Career Ladder (Apprentice, Technician, Senior Tech, Project Lead, and Sr Project Lead)
• On average a total 24 individual progression movements occur annually through our Technician Career Ladder
• We provide talent development for Technicians and promote from within – we have 3 Managers and 1 Director who started out as Technicians and moved into Leadership/Managerial roles.
• Advancement opportunity to progress from an Apprentice Technician into a Sr Technician within 2 years (performance based)
• Technicians can make $19-$22 / hr
• Hourly positions eligible for overtime, on the job travel time and per diems
• Reward and Recognition program
• Employee Referral program

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for maintenance including rotating equipment lubrication, filter exchange, and greasing systems
• Performs diagnostic collection to include lubricant collection
• Performs component removal (valves, filters housing, pumps, motors, etc.)
• Conduct work safely by attending daily safety and production meetings and following site safety requirements including PPE, JHA/JSA, Lock Out/ Tag Out, Work Permitting, and Near Miss Unsafe Condition reporting
• Responsible to submit completed paperwork in a timely manner
• Support lean initiatives and continuous improvement
• Operate oil transfer pumps and filtration equipment
• Visual inspection and repair of oil distribution pipes
• Record gauge and LCD read out values
• Route pipe as directed by lead personnel and bend tubing to equipment
• Clean and lubricate equipment and perform basic maintenance and repairs
• Operate tow motor/lift trucks to load and unload oil or other materials from machines
• Perform other necessary job-related duties or responsibilities
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment on the job site

Job Qualifications:

• Scheduling flexibility and ability to travel up to 75% and work in the field away from home
• 6 months to 1 year experience working with pumps, hoses, valves, in a plant/naval ship environment preferred
• Valid driver’s license required with a good driving record
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Products
• Basic mechanical ability – use of hand tools, safety equipment and company equipment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Physically submit to periodic drug, alcohol, hair follicle tests, background and clearance screenings
• Ability to obtain a DOT card
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport
• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand and walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to verbally communicate with customers and fellow employees. The employee must be able to convey instructions, ideas and information accurately and quickly. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, climb and work in heights of 30 ft. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to perform duties in confined spaces/entry.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high level.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.