Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Temporary

Port of Seattle
Seattle; Washington, US

Job Description

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will perform mechanical maintenance on baggage handling systems (conveyance), overhead doors, security gates and passenger loading bridges.

You will work with crew that is responsible for proper and timely completion of both corrective and preventive maintenance and answering trouble calls.

You will perform other mechanical and metal work as required, including welding, burning, grinding, turning, cutting, threading, drilling, and shaping parts using both stationary and portable power and hand tools.

Experienced – You have five (5) years of experience performing both preventive and corrective maintenance at the journey person level on airport baggage handling systems (conveyors) or a manufacturing or production mechanical equipment environment.

Desired – We hope you have structural welding certification; and a knowledge of and experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and with MS software.

Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

Knowledgeable – You have strong skills as a machinist, welder, and mechanic, and you can read and understand technical manuals.

Team Oriented – You are a strong team-oriented personable to work safely and effectively under considerable pressure with crewmembers of all crafts and airline customers to ensure highest level of service from equipment.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

WeldingBurningGrindingTurningCuttingThreadingDrillingShapingMachinistWelderMechanicStructural welding certification

Employment Type

CONTRACT

Level

Mid-Level

Posted

5/5/2026

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