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Maintenance Technician Job Description
Pure Blue Tech Inc. March 2026
Job Description:
Pure Blue Tech is seeking a Mechanical Electrical Technician to join our rapidly growing tech startup. In this role, you will maintain, fix, improve, and operate production equipment. The technician will be trained in operating existing equipment and will be key in commissioning incoming equipment. The right candidate will have experience working on automated and semi-automated mechanical and electrical industrial equipment.
About Us:
Pure Blue Tech is a membrane and water treatment technology innovator and manufacturer with the mission of reducing the cost of treating and reusing water. The company was founded to develop and commercialize patented membrane fouling reduction technologies for industrial and municipal applications. These technologies increase clean water production, enhance efficiency, and reduce cleaning and maintenance. The company and its founder have been awarded multiple awards from organizations including U.S. EPA, U.S. Army, University of Washington, Forbes, and High Country News.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Performs regular maintenance and troubleshooting of production equipment as needed. Suggests additions and improvements to maintenance procedures.
· Assists in implementing equipment modifications according to engineers’ plans. Including component changeout, component fabrication, and simple electrical wiring.
· Operates automated and semi-automated equipment.
· Assists in production tasks when needed.
· Maintains a safe working environment and follows all safety guidelines.
· Performs a wide range of general electromechanical tasks as needed in a startup production environment.
· Actively contributes to continuous improvement of processes and equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
· Education: Preferred associate degree or certificate (from a community college or trade college) in mechanical technician, electrical technician, industrial maintenance technology, mechatronics, or a similar degree. Sufficient field experience is acceptable if no college degree.
· Experience: 1-5 years of hands-on experience.
· Independence: Ability to work independently under general supervision once trained.
· Ownership: Takes ownership of completed work and is accountable for outcomes. Self-aware and willing to ask for assistance when needed.
· Hands-On Experience: Experience in a warehouse, production, assembly, or shop setting using various power and/or hand tools.
· Problem-Solving Skills: Strong aptitude for innovation, creativity, and problem-solving.
· Feedback Reception: Ability to accept and incorporate feedback to improve work performance.
· Adaptability: Comfortable and effective in a fast-paced startup environment.
· Physical Capability: Physically capable of standing for an entire 8-hour shift and lifting up to 50 lbs.
· Technical Skills: Includes basic electrical troubleshooting, mechanical alignment, and reading schematics and drawings.
· Overtime: Willing and able to work overtime as needed.
· Legal Authorization: Authorized to work in the U.S.
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: DOE ($20-28/hour)
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
Experience level:
- 1-5 years.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bellingham, WA: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your past experience with automated equipment.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $28