Mechanical Technician

Company: US Tsubaki Industrial, LLC
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Description:The TSUBAKI name is synonymous with excellence in quality, dependability, and customer service. U.S. Tsubaki is a leading manufacturer and supplier of power transmission and motion control products. As a part of a vast, international network of corporate and industrial resources, Tsubaki offers its customers the finest state-of-the-art products available in the world and we strive to be the "Best Value" supplier in the industry. The Mechanical Technician is responsible for layout, fabrication, and assemblies. The Mechanical Technician performs installation of steel structures, piping systems, pipe supports, fixtures, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. The Mechanical Technician performs installation of equipment for heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, production, and processing systems.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of this job are included but not limited to this job description - other tasks may be assigned and expected to be performed.Level 1 Mechanical Technician must be able to proficiently perform the following tasks:

• Identify and explain proper personal protection used in steelwork, sheet metal, welding, and pipefitting
• Explain how to avoid electric shock when welding
• Identify, explain, and use hacksaw, pipe cutter, hammer and chisel, and pipe threading machine
• Bend pipes by hand or with pipe-bending tools and machines
• Identify, explain, and install various types of gaskets and O-rings
• Perform square cuts, bevel cuts, pierce slots, and cut slots
• Identify, explain, and use CAC-A equipment and select electrodes
• Identify and explain different joint designs
• Capable of operating forklifts, scissor lifts and pallet jacks
• Responsible for complying with all safety and project rules
• Other tasks and duties as assignedLevel 2 Mechanical Technician must be able to proficiently perform the following tasks:
  • Perform and understand all competencies & job requirements of Mechanical Level 1
  • Identify and explain the use of oxyfuel and plasma arc cutting equipment and install various pipe fittings per job specifications
  • Select type and size of pipe and related materials and equipment, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to job specifications
  • Inspect worksite to determine presence of obstructions
  • Assemble and install a variety of metal or nonmetal pipes and pipe fittings, using threaded caulk, soldering, brazen, fused, or cemented joints, and hand tools
  • Identify, explain, and use oxyfuel cutting equipment and demonstrate the use of various pipefitting hand tools
  • Set up and use plasma arc cutting equipment
  • May assist in lifting, positioning, and securing of material and work pieces during installation
  • Perform multiple-pass GTAW fillet welds on carbon steel using carbon steel filler in the following positions: Flat (1F), Horizontal (2F), Vertical (3F), Overhead (4F)
  • Perform multiple-pass GTAW V-groove welds on carbon steel using carbon steel filler in the following positions: Flat (1G), Horizontal (2G), Vertical (3G), Overhead (4G)
  • Other tasks or projects as assigned.Level 3 Mechanical Technician must be able to proficiently perform the following tasks:
    • Perform and understand all competencies & job requirements of Mechanical Level 1 & 2
    • Perform material take-offs from drawings, isometrics, and/or plans
    • Ability to manage a small crew periodically in the absence of Mechanical Level 4
    • Capable of operating cranes and lulls in addition to forklifts, scissor lifts and pallet jacks
    • Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds using SMAW equipment in the following positions:1G Rotated, 2G, 5G, 6G
    • Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds using GMAW equipment in the following positions: 1G Rotated, 2G, 5G, 6G
    • Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds using FCAW equipment in the following positions: 1G Rotated, 2G, 5G, 6G
    • Perform open-root V-groove pipe welds using GTAW equipment in the following positions: 2G, 5G, 6G
    • Perform open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel plate using SMAW equipment and electrodes in the following positions: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G
    • Perform open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe using SMAW equipment and electrodes in the following positions: 1G Rotated, 2G, 5G, 6G
    • Other tasks or projects as assigned.Level 4 Mechanical Technician must be able to proficiently perform the following tasks:
      • Perform and understand all competencies & job requirements of Mechanical Level 1, 2 &
      • Ability to read, draw, understand, and communicate all aspects of the project requirements
      • Ability to communicate with all higher supervision
      • Ability to take direction from higher supervision and is responsible for completing tasks on schedule and with allotted, agreed upon resources
      • Responsible for monitoring consumable consumption for crew
      • Responsible for maintaining adequate consumable levels for crew
      • Responsible for maximizing crew efficiency and uptime
      • Perform open-root V-groove welds on stainless steel pipe using SMAW equipment and electrodes in the following positions: 1G Rotated, 2G, 5G, 6
      • Other tasks or projects as assigned.Requirements:
        • High School Diploma preferred
        • Training preferred but not required: Level 1 Technician - LOTO training, OSHA 10 Safety Course, and Workplace Fire Safety training; Level 2 Technician - OSHA 10 Safety course; Level 3 & 4 Technician- OHSA 30 Safety course
        • Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
        • Make decisions based on measurable criteria
        • Apply mathematics to solve problems
        • Plan basic work and select proper tools
        • Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings
        • Work at heights without fear
        • Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures, and objects
        • Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
        • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
        • Level 1 and 2 Technicians work under immediate supervision
        • Level 3 and 4 Technicians work independently
        • Level 4 Technician must exercise independent judgementTsubaki is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabilityPM21PI80d0385bad62-37820-36910155

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