Maintenance Technician

Kaas Tailored; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Holidays paid

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Tech reimbursement

Job summary

Kaas Tailored in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our sewing machinery and building systems running smoothly. You will perform preventative maintenance, repair equipment, and support kaizen-driven improvements with hands-on work.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of related experience, mechanical aptitude, a valid WA driver's license, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time, on-site role offers competitive pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of related maintenance experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new processes and machines.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in reading and following maintenance manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform established preventative maintenance on sewing machines per schedule.
• Maintain building infrastructure.
• Repair sewing machines to bring them back online quickly.
• Support improvement activities by modifying existing or creating new equipment per kaizen requests.
• May perform basic repairs or assist in major repairs of other machinery and equipment.
• May also conduct basic electrical and plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Lift 25 pounds frequently, lift 50 pounds occasionally, and stand for the duration of a shift (up to 10 hours).
• Walk up and down stairs.
• Inspect and diagnose problems and elevate to Maintenance Lead as needed.
• Complete building repair and upkeep as assigned such as minor plumbing and electrical, painting, and cleaning of the facility.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using repair manuals, blueprints, parts catalogs, and other sources of data.
• Utilize electronic testing instruments and other specialized equipment and tools to adjust and repair malfunctioning machines and equipment.
• Participate in regular preventative maintenance work, ensuring that equipment and machines are running efficiently and smoothly.
• Participate in continuous improvement with the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Reading maintenance manuals

Team collaboration

Tools

Electrical testing instruments

Blueprints/parts catalogs

Job description

Kaas Tailored is a platform for potential to come alive and thrive, a place where we experience joy together daily. By living our values, we’re creating space for collaboration and innovation; promoting deep learning for colleagues, clients, and guests—so that their light may shine for all to see.

Current Open Positions

Position:Maintenance Technician

Location: Mukilteo, WA

Job Id:2026.10 Maint

# of Openings:1

Are you self-starting, resourceful, and proactive? Is learning a priority for you? Do you like working with a team to accomplish goals? If you said yes to all of these questions, then we think you might be a good fit as a Maintenance Technician at Kaas Tailored.

Here at Kaas Tailored, we value relationships. Whether it be with our customers, vendors, or employees, we are looking for individuals who can partner with us in our goal to put people first and create quality products. As a Maintenance Technician, you would be part of our team responsible for ensuring that our facility is operating up to standard and "Tour Ready" at all times. Individuals in this role are responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, machines, and building infrastructure. Individuals who thrive in this position have an eye for detail, enjoy working with their hands, and are systematic thinkers.

*Learning Opportunities - We are all about growing people! Do you want to learn how to use a variety of tools and equipment, and other technical hands‑on skills? - Kaas is the place for you!

• Perform established preventative maintenance on sewing machines per schedule.
• Maintain building infrastructure.
• Repair sewing machines as requested to bring them back online quickly.
• Support improvement activities by modifying existing or creating new equipment per kaizen requests.
• May perform basic repairs or assist in major repairs of other machinery and equipment.
• May also conduct basic electrical and plumbing installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Lift 25 pounds frequently, lift 50 pounds occasionally, and stand for the duration of a shift (up to 10 hours).
• Walk up and down stairs.
• Inspect and diagnose problems and elevate to Maintenance Lead as needed.
• Complete building repair and upkeep as assigned such as minor plumbing and electrical, painting, and cleaning of the facility.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using repair manuals, blueprints, parts catalogs, and other sources of data.
• Utilize electronic testing instruments and other specialized equipment and tools to adjust and repair malfunctioning machines and equipment.
• Participate in regular preventative maintenance work, ensuring that equipment and machines are running efficiently and smoothly.
• Participate in continuous improvement with the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideally, qualified applicants have:

• A minimum of 1-3 years of related experience and/or training.
• Mechanical aptitude and curiosity/desire to learn new processes and machines.
• Have a valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in reading and following maintenance manuals.
• The desire to make a positive impact within the organization.
• Able to upscale problems as needed.
• Desire to continually improve and grow themselves and the world around them.

Company Background:
Kaas Tailored is a growing, world‑class manufacturing company located in Mukilteo, WA and for the last 50 years, we have built high‑quality furnishings for airplanes, homes, and commercial environments. In an effort to love our employees better, we do things a little differently by training our teams in the use of lean principles and by providing the tools and skills necessary to improve their work and remove burden from processes. We also have the pleasure of sharing these principles and tools with companies from around the world who come to our shop to learn our way of thinking, see our processes, and hear from our great people how small changes can make a big difference in daily work.

Benefits package includes:

• $20.75 - $30.25 per hour, depending on experience.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Under 12 months: 1 hour PTO for every 30 worked.
• After 1 Year: 70 hours PTO
• After 3 Years: 110 hours PTO
• After 5 Years: 120 hours + 30 hours paid Holiday during Christmas week
• Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas are paid for 10 hours after 1 month of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits: Eligible for coverage on the 1st day of the month following completion of 60 days of employment.
• Tuition Assistance: Eligible after 6 months of employment.
• 401(k): Employer match based on the profitability of the company.
• Technology Reimbursement: Eligible after 1 year of employment.

We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce through the application of our affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

A conditional offer of employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Under the Washington Fair Chance Act, Kaas Tailored does not inquire about criminal history prior to extending a conditional offer. Criminal history, if any, will be evaluated in connection with the specific requirements of this role. Applicants are not required to disclose criminal history prior to receiving a conditional offer.