Service Apprentice Technician

Arbon Equipment Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings program with 401(k) and company match

Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days

Job summary

Arbon Equipment Corporation is seeking an Entry-level Service Technician in Seattle, WA. This role involves installing, maintaining, and repairing loading dock equipment and industrial doors, primarily at customer facilities.

The ideal candidate will have good customer service skills and the ability to work independently in field environments, with mechanical or electrical experience being a plus. This position offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Entry-level; prior mechanical or electrical experience is helpful.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors, at heights, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle and pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair loading dock equipment and industrial doors.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and the sales force.
• Work independently or in small teams.
• Interact primarily with customers as the main contact.
• Assist in training and development while apprenticing under senior technicians.

Skills

Customer service skills

Mechanical or electrical experience

Ability to work independently

Job description

At Arbon Equipment, a Rite‑Hite Company, your work makes an impact. We deliver industry‑leading solutions that keep workplaces safe, productive, and efficient. When you join Arbon Equipment, you’re not just selling or servicing equipment – you’re building trusted partnerships with customers and growing your career with a company backed by the strength of Rite‑Hite’s global innovation.

Job Description

Rite‑Hite Service Technicians install, maintain, and repair loading dock equipment and industrial doors at customer facilities. Service Technicians act as a technical resource for our customers and our sales force. This position works independently or in small teams in a field service environment, and is a primary customer contact. As an apprentice, you will spend the majority of your time working closely with a senior Technician, learning our products and our customers and developing the skills needed to work on your own.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair loading dock equipment and industrial doors at customer facilities.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and the sales force.
• Work independently or in small teams in a field service environment.
• Interact primarily with customers as the main contact.
• Assist in training and development while apprenticing under senior technicians.

Qualifications

• Entry‑level; prior mechanical or electrical experience is helpful.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment.
• Good customer service skills.
• Ability to work outdoors, at heights, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to drive a company vehicle and pass a pre‑employment drug test, a DOT physical, and maintain a clean driving record.

What We Offer

Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future, and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well‑being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance.
• A robust well‑being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.

Rite‑Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.