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•CNC Machine Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Experienced Machine Maintenance Mechanic

**Location:** Tacoma, WA

**Pay Range:** $24–$30/hour

**Shift:** Day shift, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Role Summary

We are looking for a **CNC Machine Maintenance Technician** to keep our aerospace manufacturing equipment running at peak performance. This position focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing CNC machinery and related systems. The right candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial equipment, and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll Do

+ Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance on CNC machines, hydraulic presses, vacuum furnaces, and other production equipment.

+ Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, including PLC-controlled systems, and carry out timely repairs.

+ Conduct inspections to ensure machines meet operational and safety standards.

+ Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to guide maintenance and repair activities.

+ Source replacement parts and manage inventory for ongoing maintenance needs.

+ Document work performed using CMMS software and maintain accurate service records.

+ Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and plan maintenance activities around production schedules.

+ Train team members on equipment care and safe operating practices.

Required Skills & Experience

+ 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, with a focus on CNC machinery.

+ Hands-on knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance practices.

+ Familiarity with PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical troubleshooting.

+ Ability to use precision measuring tools and apply shop math.

+ Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

+ High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience moving and setting up large equipment (forklifts, rigging).

+ Background in aerospace manufacturing environments.

+ Knowledge of industry codes, safety regulations, and compliance standards.

Why Join Us

+ Competitive pay with annual raises.

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

+ 401(k) with company match and retirement plan options.

+ Paid time off, parental leave, and disability programs.

+ Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.

+ A supportive team culture with room for growth and advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64792.00 - $92976.00/yr.

Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.

Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.

Career development and tuition reimbursement.

Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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.