Senior Mainteance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician serves as a hands-on technical expert within the Manufacturing Engineering Equipment Maintenance Department. In this role, you provide primary support to production by troubleshooting and resolving manufacturing equipment downtime, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring machinery operates at maximum output and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machines by following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime and restore equipment to optimal performance.
• Dismantle devices and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools, ensuring safe and proper handling of equipment.
• Control equipment downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring adherence to maintenance procedures.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventory by checking stock levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt of materials.
• Use maintenance resources efficiently by selecting appropriate tools, equipment, and supplies to complete work effectively and cost-consciously.
• Prepare detailed mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing equipment information, failures, and performance trends.
• Stay current with technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications relevant to manufacturing equipment and maintenance practices.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions taken, irregularities observed, and ongoing maintenance needs.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment by following established procedures, rules, and regulations and promoting safe work practices.
• Work closely with Production and Engineering teams to monitor equipment status, performance, and recurring issues, and to prioritize maintenance activities.
• Proactively identify and address equipment problems using appropriate troubleshooting and repair techniques, including precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Accurately document all repairs performed, parts replaced, and adjustments made to maintain comprehensive equipment histories.
• Assess equipment performance and repair history and collaborate with engineers to develop and refine preventive maintenance schedules and equipment upgrade plans.
• Contribute to equipment upgrades and modifications as needed to improve reliability, performance, and manufacturability.
• Train technicians on proper maintenance procedures, troubleshooting techniques, safe equipment operation, and documentation standards.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience as a Production Maintenance Technician or in a similar maintenance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills for automated mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machinery.
• Proficiency in interpreting operation manuals, diagrams, schematics, and engineering specifications.
• Solid understanding of mechanical alignment principles and their application in production equipment.
• Experience working with pneumatic actuators and cylinders in a manufacturing setting.
• Familiarity with electrical and electronic components, automation systems, robotics, sensors, fiber optics, and motors.
• Ability to use multimeters and other precision measuring and testing instruments to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Basic proficiency with MS Office for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Experience writing maintenance procedures and technical reports.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Demonstrated ability to repair equipment in a timely manner under pressure and in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Competent use of hand tools and power tools for mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree or two-year associate degree preferred, or equivalent work experience in a related technical field.
• Experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and experience working with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience performing equipment Installation Qualification (IQ) protocols.
• Exposure to automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Strong documentation skills for maintaining accurate maintenance histories and equipment records.
• Ability to train and mentor other technicians on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting best practices.

Why Work Here?

You join a culture that values hands-on expertise, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration. The organization supports professional growth through technical training, exposure to advanced automation and robotics, and opportunities to influence preventive maintenance strategies and equipment upgrades. You work in an environment that recognizes the importance of reliability and safety, encourages knowledge sharing among teams, and provides the stability and resources needed to perform high-quality maintenance work.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment within a dedicated Equipment Maintenance Department, working closely with Production and Engineering teams. You work directly with automated production machinery, motors, conveyor systems, pneumatics, robotics, sensors, fiber optics, and PLC-controlled equipment. The position involves frequent use of hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, multimeters, and precision measuring and testing instruments. The environment requires adherence to established procedures, rules, and regulations to maintain a safe and clean workspace. Work hours may align with production schedules and may include responding to urgent equipment issues to minimize downtime.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodinville, WA.

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $38.30/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Woodinville,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.