Maintenance Technician

Quickparts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quickparts in Seattle, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, repair, and optimize production machinery and plant facilities. You will perform preventive maintenance, respond to emergencies, and help ensure safety and reliability on the shop floor.

The role requires hands-on skills with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, reading manuals and blueprints, and collaborating with a cross-functional team to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; advanced technical training preferred.
• 2+ years of related industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Basic electrical and mechanical systems understanding.
• Experience reading pneumatic diagrams and blueprints.
• PLC knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to read safety rules and manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork mindset.
• Ownership mindset for equipment performance.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, adjust, repair, rebuild, and assemble production machines and plant facility equipment.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs during production, as well as scheduled maintenance during machine service windows.
• Execute mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair.
• Dismantle and replace manufacturing equipment using layout plans, blueprints, and repair manuals.
• Perform a variety of plumbing and carpentry maintenance functions for facility upkeep.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment safely.
• Detect faulty operations and defective materials, promptly reporting unusual situations to supervision.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by strictly complying with procedures, rules, and PPE regulations.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required service.
• Update inventories and other maintenance supplies as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Ownership mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Advanced technical training

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical meters

Job description

Seattle, WA | Reports to Maintenance Lead | Facility Scope

Maintain. Repair. Optimize.

If you thrive on keeping complex machinery running safely, reliably, and efficiently, this role is for you.

Why This Role Matters

Our Maintenance function is critical to equipment reliability, safety, and on-time production. As a Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Ensure optimum operational performance of machinery and facility equipment
• Drive hands-on preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Provide rapid response for emergency and unscheduled repairs
• Serve as a safety-conscious collaborator on the production floor
• Be a key contributor to extending equipment life and reducing repair expenses

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain, adjust, repair, rebuild, and assemble production machines and plant facility equipment
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs during production, as well as scheduled maintenance during machine service windows
• Execute mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair
• Dismantle and replace manufacturing equipment using layout plans, blueprints, and repair manuals
• Perform a variety of plumbing and carpentry maintenance functions for facility upkeep
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment safely
• Detect faulty operations and defective materials, promptly reporting unusual situations to supervision
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by strictly complying with procedures, rules, and PPE regulations
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required service
• Update inventories and other maintenance supplies as needed

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required; advanced technical or college training preferred
• 2+ years of related industrial maintenance experience
• Valid driver’s licenseStrong familiarity with troubleshooting, configuration, installation, and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, plus furnace and temperature control system troubleshooting
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including welding and cutting torches
• Basic experience reading pneumatic diagrams and blueprints (Basic PLC knowledge is a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Strong problem-solving ability and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Highly motivated with a strong sense of ownership for equipment performance and facility condition
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines with multiple interruptions

Working Environment / Physical Demands

• Loud work environment requiring appropriate PPE, including hearing protection
• Highly active position requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing up to 25 feet throughout the workday
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of items over 75 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate common manufacturing machinery and hand tools
• Work involves moderate exposure to hazards, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, moving mechanical parts, and vibration
• Must speak clearly in English and be able to hear at normal speaking levels

Why You'll Love It Here

• Innovate with Impact: Support advanced manufacturing operations that power innovation for Fortune 500 clients and high-growth startups
• Growth-Driven Culture: Access ongoing training, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to deepen your technical skills in industrial maintenance
• Customer-Centric Mission: Play a key role in ensuring the reliability and quality of equipment that enables on-time, high-precision production
• Collaborative Team: Join experts passionate about precision, efficiency, safety, and sustainable manufacturing practices