Machine Guarding Project Lead

Job Title: Machine Guarding Project Lead
Location: Richland, Washington
Type: Contract
Compensation: $50–$60 per hour
Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0

System One is seeking an experienced Machine Guarding Project Lead to support a special project within a manufacturing maintenance group. This individual will lead machine-guarding assessments and improvements while working independently with plant personnel, engineers, maintenance teams, and outside vendors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite machine-guarding and risk assessments across active production lines.
• Identify hazards involving nip points, rotating components, moving equipment, and energy isolation.
• Support the design, procurement, fabrication, and installation of physical barriers, light curtains, interlocks, and other safety devices.
• Coordinate directly with vendors and contractors throughout the project.
• Work with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to implement guarding solutions without unnecessarily disrupting production.
• Maintain project documentation and track improvements through completion.
• Lead the project with minimal guidance and take ownership of priorities and results.

• At least two years of relevant experience in engineering, industrial manufacturing, maintenance, machine safety, or safety compliance.
• Experience with machine guarding and industrial equipment safety.
• Familiarity with OSHA and Washington State general industry safety standards.
• Experience with SolidWorks, 3D printing, and sheet-metal fabrication.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, vendor-coordination, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in an active manufacturing environment.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.