Maintenance Technician

Express Employment Professionals; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is looking for a dedicated full-time Maintenance Technician in Kent, WA. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical skills and a proactive approach to work, ensuring the operational efficiency of machinery and facility infrastructure.

This first-shift position (6 am-2:30 pm) may require occasional overtime during peak seasons. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, collaborating on downtime schedules, and facilitating process set-ups.

Qualifications

• Technically sound and hands-on in troubleshooting CNC, pneumatic, hydraulic, and multi-processing equipment.
• Knowledge and application of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all operational equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Facilitate process set-up and start-up as needed.
• Collaborate with other functional departments in scheduling downtime and preventive maintenance repairs.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting CNC equipment

Preventive maintenance

Knowledge of PLCs

Interpersonal communication

Education

2 years' industrial mechanic experience

Job description

Job Overview

A food manufacturing company located in Kent is looking for a full‑time Maintenance Technician. You will be a team player with strong electrical aptitude and a diligent approach to work.

The position is first shift (6 am‑2:30 pm) with occasional overtime during peak seasons.

Location: Kent, WA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all operational equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Facilitate process set‑up and start‑up as needed.
• Collaborate with other functional departments in scheduling downtime and preventive maintenance repairs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' industrial mechanic experience.
• Technically sound and hands‑on in troubleshooting CNC, pneumatic, hydraulic, and multi‑processing equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of PLCs.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and applications.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and blueprints.
• Strong written, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Detail‑oriented and results‑focused.
• Knowledge and application of OSHA regulations.
• Ability to act as a liaison with vendors when necessary.
• Flexible to work extended or Saturday hours as demands require.

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb and move around machinery.
• Ability to kneel, stand, or bend and lift 50 + pounds.
• Ability to work at heights.