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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced Facilities Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This Level 3 role involves maintaining and operating a wide range of industrial systems and equipment, including HVAC units, air compressors, rectifiers, shot peening machinery, and paint mixing systems. The technician will also perform MIG welding, fabricate custom tooling, and mentor junior staff. This position demands adaptability, technical proficiency, and strong communication in a fast-paced production environment.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Maintain consistent attendance and participate in rotating on-call support for production emergencies.

+ Comply with all safety regulations, company policies, and operational procedures.

+ Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

+ Operate facility equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, cranes, hoists, and power tools.

+ Perform routine and advanced maintenance on facility systems including powder coating lines, HVAC systems, and compressed air infrastructure.

+ Operate and maintain production equipment including ovens, dryers, paint booths, and air compressors.

+ Manage inventory and procurement of tools, parts, and materials for facility operations.

+ Execute Stick, MIG, and TIG welding tasks; fabricate racks and specialized tooling.

+ Use machine shop tools (lathe, drill press, grinder, milling machine) for part fabrication and repair.

+ Conduct plumbing and compressed air system maintenance.

+ Perform electrical diagnostics and repairs on facility and production machinery.

+ Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems and equipment.

+ Estimate repair durations and coordinate maintenance around production schedules.

+ Inspect, test, and dismantle malfunctioning equipment to identify and resolve issues.

+ Occasionally lift heavy items or operate mechanical lifting devices.

+ Work in environments with exposure to chemicals, odors, and moderate noise.

Required Skills and Qualifications

+ Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities

+ Proficiency in mechanical and electrical repair

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams

+ Experience with PLC systems and industrial controls

+ Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems

+ Preventive maintenance expertise

+ Familiarity with tanks, heaters, and pump systems

+ Basic plumbing and electrical skills

+ Effective verbal and written communication

+ Dependable attendance and work ethic

+ Hands-on experience in industrial equipment repair and fabrication

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $39.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.