Description

ATEK Metal Technologies is currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our production operations and facility infrastructure. This hands-on role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of all equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver with a strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and facility equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and scheduled maintenance repairs during machine downtime.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test systems, and make necessary adjustments.
• Conduct regular preventive and predictive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience Expected:

• High school Diploma or GED required
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience with emphasis in hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial skill sets with some experience in PLC and HVAC.
• Must pass ATEK Functional Job Analysis and Pre- Employment Drug Screen for Maintenance Position.
• Proficient with hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and material handling tools.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime if needed.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and shift premiums.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) matching.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave and monthly childcare reimbursement.
• Opportunities for skill development, certification, and internal advancement.
• A respectful, safety-first work culture that values your contributions.

Description

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN III

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Assurance Technician III is a senior-level role responsible for ensuring that machined parts and assemblies meet internal standards, customer specifications, and applicable industry/ISO requirements. This position serves as a subject matter expert on quality inspection processes, advanced measurement tools, and root cause analysis. The QA Tech III mentors junior inspectors, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and partners with engineering and production teams to maintain the highest standards of product quality and compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs advanced dimensional inspections of machined components using precision measuring equipment (CMM, optical comparators, height gauges, micrometers, calipers, etc.).
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Conducts First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 or customer-specific requirements.
• Develops, reviews, and maintains inspection plans, control plans, and quality documentation.
• Supports PPAP submissions and customer qualification processes.
• Leads root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for nonconforming product.
• Assists in the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Mentors and trains junior QA technicians and production personnel on quality processes and standards.
• Participates in internal and external audits (ISO 9001, AS9100, customer audits).
• Collaborates with engineering and production teams to drive process improvements and prevent recurrence of quality issues.
• Ensures compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements.

The above list outlines the general details that describe the position's principles and essential functions. It shall not be construed as the only duties assigned for the job. An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Minimum 5-7 years of quality assurance experience in a precision machining/manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, and metrology.
• Proficient in the use of CMMs.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems.
• Solid understanding of statistical process control (SPC), PPAP, and root cause/corrective action methods.
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and quality software tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 7+ years of quality assurance experience in a precision machining/manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in the use of PC-DMIS, Zeiss Calypso, or similar software.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Read English.
• Communicate effectively with employees.
• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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

• Primarily shop-based position.
• Moderate noise levels from operating machines in the shop.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts in the shop.
• Breaking fumes, dust, and mist in the shop.
• Skin exposed to oils and cutting fluids in the shop.
  

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Service Engineer Level 3, Control Systems

Description

Become a Key Player at ATEK Metal Technologies: We're Hiring a Preventative Maintenance Technician!

At ATEK Metal Technologies, we're all about precision, innovation, and keeping our machines running like a well-oiled machine. If you're someone who loves getting hands-on, solving problems, and ensuring that everything is operating smoothly, we want you on our team!

What You'll Do:

• Develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve plant safety, equipment performance, and product quality with regards to equipment functionality
• Follow maintenance methods that improve equipment uptime and reliability
• Work with other shifts to ensure proper pass down and pick up on work and repairs to finish in timely manner
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance functions to ensure equipment uptime and reliability
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to repair and maintain production equipment
• Identify potential failure modes and suggests solutions

What We're Looking For:

• A proactive problem-solver who can think ahead and prevent issues before they impact production
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for precision—because at ATEK, quality is everything
• Excellent communication skills
• Must have good mechanical aptitude
• Must be self-motivated and able to work without detailed work instructions
• Strong root cause analysis

Why You'll Love Working at ATEK:

• Competitive pay with a full benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Childcare reimbursement up to $400/month
• 2 full weeks of paid parental leave
• Career development opportunities to help you grow your skills and advance within the company
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your expertise is valued
• A chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a company that leads in metal manufacturing

Ready to play an essential role in keeping ATEK Metal Technologies at the forefront of the industry? Send us your resume because we want to hear about your experience, your passion for maintenance, and your commitment to excellence.

Description

The Senior O&M; Technician operates and maintains gas/oil-fueled electric generating units including turbines, generators, boilers, transformers, pumps, switchyard systems, and associated auxiliary equipment. Responsible for startup, shutdown, and steady-state operations while ensuring plant reliability, efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance. Provides leadership in directing operators, support staff, and contractors, and supports environmental, safety, and NERC compliance programs.

Plant Operations:

• Operate gas turbines and auxiliary systems during startup, shutdown, and normal operations without direct supervision.
• Monitor plant systems, alarms, and operating conditions to ensure safe and efficient performance.
• Conduct inspection rounds of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Respond appropriately to abnormal or emergency conditions.
• Communicate and coordinate with market operations and dispatch groups.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, digital control, instrumentation, communication, and computer network systems.
• Perform predictive and preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
• Inspect, repair, rebuild, align, adjust, and clean rotating equipment, valves, actuators, piping, breakers, and control systems.
• Conduct interlock and circuit breaker trip checks.
• Use schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings to diagnose and repair systems.
• Operate, maintain, and repair medium- and low-voltage breakers and associated equipment.
• Utilize electrical and instrumentation testing equipment for calibration and troubleshooting.

Project & Administrative Support:

• Conduct tests, surveys, and layout work for plant projects.
• Assist with new construction drawings and revisions to plant equipment and facilities.
• Use work management systems to create/update work orders, PMs, material requests, and reports.
• Prepare written reports on plant conditions and operations.
• Assist in invoice review and site inventory management.

Leadership & Compliance

• Direct and coordinate the work of plant personnel and contractors.
• Conduct job briefings and enforce company procedures.
• Support and help manage site safety, environmental, and NERC compliance programs.
• Participate in audits and regulatory reporting activities.
• Mentor and train employees; promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain SPCC, FRP, emergency response, CPR, and incipient firefighting readiness.

• Associate Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Power Plant Technologies, or Industrial Engineering Technology.
• 3-5 years of power plant operations & maintenance experience (combustion turbine experience preferred).
• Successful completion of POSS and MASS testing.
• Valid State Driver's License and ability to obtain required certifications.
• Ability to pass physical abilities assessment (climbing, heights, lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Strong knowledge of power plant startup, operation, and shutdown procedures.
• Working knowledge of boilers, turbines, generators, transformers, pumps, exciters, switchyard systems, and auxiliaries.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, calibrate, and adjust plant instrumentation and controls.
• Proficiency reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical prints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, multitasking industrial environment.
• Commitment to environmental stewardship, OSHA compliance, and safe work practices.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting (up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to work outdoors in hot and cold conditions.
• Close visual acuity for inspections and computer-based monitoring.
• Availability for overtime and on-call rotation.
• Willingness to assist at other facilities as needed.

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Service Engineer Level 1, Control Systems

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Experienced Steel Fitter

• Position, align, fit parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
• Verify conformance of work pieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Tack-weld fitted parts together.
• Lay out and examine Aluminum stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
• Align and fit parts according to specifications, using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins, pry bars, and hammers.
• Locate and mark work piece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
• Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.
• Hammer, chip, and grind work pieces to cut, bend, and straighten metal.
• Smooth work piece edges and fix taps, tubes, and valves.
• Design and construct templates and fixtures, using hand tools.
• Straighten warped or bent parts, using sledges, hand torches, straightening presses, or bulldozers.
• Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.
• Remove high spots and cut bevels, using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
• Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
• Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
• Heat-treat parts, using acetylene torches.
• Preheat work pieces to make them malleable, using hand torches or furnaces.
• Install boilers, containers, and other structures.
• Erect ladders and scaffolding to fit together large assemblies.
• And miscellaneous duties may be required.

• Minimum 3 years' experience
• Must pass AWS certification within the first 60 days on the job
• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Resource Management (People & Equipment) - Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, as well as personnel.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

• Pay range $20-$28 per hour, based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Cost Savings and Worksite Benefits
• Company paid Medical Gap Insurance
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Company Match 401K
• Paid holidays
• Personal and Vacation time

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Technician (Journey Level), Power Generation

Description

• Technically
  Skilled – You have a strong working knowledge of generators,
  diesel and gaseous engines, AC/DC electrical systems (110-600 VAC),
  transfer switches, and power generation equipment.
• Experience
  - 3+ years’ experience and/or training in power generation
  field. 
• Education
  - Associates Degree (AA) from a college or technical school (not
  a requirement but preferred). 
• Problem-Solver –
  You excel at troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, diagnosing
  complex issues, and implementing effective solutions.
• Hands-On
  Expert – You are confident in performing inspections, repairs,
  and load bank testing to ensure generator systems operate at peak
  performance.
• Customer-Focused –
  You have excellent communication skills and can professionally interact
  with clients, contractors, and site managers.
• Self-Sufficient –
  You work independently, manage your time effectively, and complete jobs
  with minimal supervision.
• Safety-Minded –
  You understand and follow safety protocols to ensure compliance with
  industry standards.

• Perform
  field inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance on generators.
• Identify
  and repair issues in electrical and mechanical systems, including transfer
  switches and switchgear.
• Conduct
  load bank tests, battery tests, and charging system repairs.
• Troubleshoot
  and repair diesel and gaseous engines, including mechanical and electronic
  governors.
• Utilize
  diagnostic software to assess performance and identify deficiencies.
• Maintain
  accurate service documentation and ensure compliance with safety
  procedures.
• Requires
  regular driving to client sites, ensuring critical power systems remain
  operational.

• Safety
  Compliance – Strict adherence to company and industry safety
  regulations.
• Efficiency
  & Productivity – Ability to complete jobs accurately and on
  schedule.
• Customer
  Satisfaction – Provide outstanding service to clients and
  maintain professional communication.

• Compensation: $35.00
  - $57.00 per hour (based on skills and experience).
• Sign
  on Bonus of up to $10,000, depending on experience. ($5K will be at time
  of hire, $5K at 6 mo.) 
• Work
  Area: Seattle Metro Area
• Tools
  & Equipment: Must own and maintain a tool inventory suitable
  for the position.
• Travel
  & Licensing: Valid driver’s license required; must be
  insurable under company policy. Ability to work toward an electrical
  license for technicians.
• Work
  Schedule: Ability to work overtime, including nights and
  weekends, based on business needs.

• Competitive
  pay and benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with up
  to 7% Company Match, PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, and more.
• Sign
  on bonus of up to $10,000, plus relocation assistance.
• Ongoing
  training and growth opportunities – Stay at the forefront of
  industry advancements.
• A
  high-impact role in critical power generation – Your expertise
  keeps vital systems running.

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