by Tammi Simpson, on May 23, 2023 at 8:41 AM
Welcome to our latest Employee Spotlight! This series is devoted to recognizing the incredible people who make us the best in the business. In this edition, we're proud to introduce two of our power technicians: Del Livingston and Zack Newman. Both are relatively new additions to the MidCo Power Solutions team.
Del brings 4 decades of technical expertise to our family. And Zack brings a wealth of experience from his time in the Navy. Read on to learn about Del's nonprofit work and Zack's adventurous interests.
Del Livingston
How Long Have You Worked at MidCo Power Solutions?
I’ve worked at MidCo Material Handling for one year.
How Many Years Do You Have of Technical Experience?
I have 40-plus years of technical experience.
How Did You Get Started as a Power Technician?
As I was repairing an industrial battery charger one day at a manufacturing site, I was asked if I would see if I could get an electric forklift back into operation. I looked at it and found it was an easy fix, and they paid me for it!
What Do You Like About Your Job? Any Fun Facts?
They are good people to work with, and it’s enjoyable.
How Is MidCo Different From Other Places Where You’ve Worked?
The concern MidCo has for the customer is impressive.
Tell Us About a Professional Achievement You Feel Especially Proud Of.
Director of InFocus Pure Water Ministries – nonprofit work in Africa providing clean water to rural villages.
What Do You Do With Your Free Time?
When the rain stops, I garden and kill weeds. I enjoy traveling also.
What Is Your Favorite Local Sports Team, Local Bar, or Restaurant?
My favorite sports team is the Mariners. My favorite restaurant is Marzanos in Parkland.
What Else? Do You Have Any Hobbies, Hidden Talents?
My hobbies are propagating fig trees and collecting art.
Zack Newman
How Long Have You Worked at MidCo Power Solutions?
I’ve worked at MidCo Power Solutions for 90 days.
How Many Years Do You Have of Technical Experience?
I have 8 years of technical experience.
How Did You Get Started as a Power Technician?
After separating from the Navy, I began searching for a job to call home. I gained quite a bit of experience at a hydraulic shop as well as at a heat exchanger shop. I applied to be an electric motor technician at MidCo and was happy to discover I'd be working on electrical, hydraulic, and internal combustion systems on forklifts, thus giving me a variety of different things to work on day to day.
What Do You Like About Your Job? Any Fun Facts?
I really like the people here at MidCo. After dealing with many unreliable co-workers and unreasonable supervisors, MidCo is a breath of fresh air.
How Is MidCo Different From Other Places Where You’ve Worked?
Within the 3 months I've worked at MidCo, I've already learned a lot. I have great mentors and/or supervisors to thank for that. I know teaching can be very stressful at times, but the people here have shown great patience, and I'm extremely thankful.
Tell Us About a Professional Achievement You Feel Especially Proud Of.
While working at the Naval Shipyard, I completed a magnaflux test on the entire drive shaft of the USS Pennsylvania. Also, while working at MidCo, the legendary technician Del taught me how to diagnose and rebuild electric motors. Within 3 months, I have become very confident diagnosing and rebuilding electric motors without supervision.
What Do You Do With Your Free Time?
Motorcycling is my passion. I work all year to enjoy a week and a half of pure freedom riding by the seat of my pants attending random events like wrestling, rodeos, and live music.
What Is Your Favorite Local Sports Team, Local Bar, or Restaurant?
The City Hall Saloon
What Else? Do You Have Any Hobbies, Hidden Talents, Famous Relatives, or Prize Possessions?
My Great, Great Grandfather was one of the first men to bring Clydesdale horses to America from Scotland. I may or may not own a torpedo launch button from the USS Baltimore. I write music from time to time and play guitar.
Achieve More With MidCo Power
Del and Zack have two very different sets of interests. One loves to garden, and the other is wild about motorcycles. Yet they both share an innate curiosity and a passion to learn more. We love those qualities in our Midco Power Solutions Team! Team members like Del and Zack are proof that a willingness to roll up your sleeves and learn is one of the hallmarks of a great power technician.
We’re always looking to add new members to the MidCo Power Solutions family. So if you’re ready to join Del, Zack, and all our team members, check out our exciting job opportunities. Apply online or browse all of our available positions on our Careers page.
Auburn 253-854-5438
Pasco 509-547-7413
Wenatchee 509-663-9009
Yakima 509-457-5137
Further Reading
Midco Power Forklift Motors & Batteries and Power Solutions
Tire Technician Spotlight: Duncan Bellotti
Forklift Technician Spotlight: Mark Anderson
