Industrial Controls Technician / Maintenance Technician

AppleOne Employment Services; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer-paid contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an Industrial Controls Technician to maintain and repair production equipment in a Kent, WA facility. The role involves troubleshooting industrial automation systems, reading mechanical drawings, and supporting upgrades and preventative maintenance in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

The position is full-time, direct hire, with a 24/7 facility schedule and shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Install new equipment and support plant improvement and upgrade projects.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, prints, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot industrial automation, electrical controls, and three-phase power systems.
• Assist with general facility maintenance and support production needs as required.

Job description

We are seeking an Industrial Controls Technician / Maintenance Technician for a direct hire opportunity with a stable, long-standing food manufacturing organization in the Kent/Auburn, WA area. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting production equipment, working with industrial automation, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing operation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company known for quality, innovation, employee retention, and a strong commitment to its workforce. Candidates can expect a supportive team environment, experienced leadership, modern production systems, and the opportunity to build long-term stability in a critical maintenance role.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Install new equipment and support plant improvement and upgrade projects.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, prints, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot industrial automation, electrical controls, and three-phase power systems.
• Assist with general facility maintenance and support production needs as required.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Job Type: Direct hire, full-time.
• Location: Kent
• Schedule: Facility operates 24 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no monthly employee premium.
• 401(k) with employer-paid contributions.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial automation and production systems.