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Overview

We are seeking a dependable Maintenance & Facilities Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery, mechanical equipment, and facility systems in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnosing equipment issues, minimizing production downtime, and completing general facility repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment using maintenance tracking software.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and testing equipment.
  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions, identify defective components, and complete necessary repairs.
  • Maintain and repair production equipment, conveyors, fixtures, industrial controls, and facility systems.
  • Perform general facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs, and other building-related tasks.
  • Use hand and power tools, hoists, cranes, forklifts, and scissor lifts to safely complete maintenance work.
  • Lubricate, adjust, modify, and maintain equipment to support reliable operations.
  • Communicate preventative maintenance needs and safety procedures to production personnel.
  • Work independently and collaboratively to complete repairs efficiently and safely.
  • Follow established safety standards, quality procedures, and personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Assist with additional maintenance needs and provide on-call support for other shifts as required.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing equipment maintenance, industrial machinery repair, or building maintenance preferred.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Experience with general facility repairs, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.
  • Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
  • Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift, or willingness to meet applicable training and qualification requirements.
  • Comfortable working at heights and occasionally lifting heavy equipment or materials.
  • Dependable, safety-conscious, and able to respond to maintenance needs with a sense of urgency.
  • Willingness to provide on-call support for other shifts as needed.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance

Additional Information

  • Location: Auburn, WA
  • Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6am-4pm, 10-hour days
  • Employment Type: Non-Exempt, Direct Hire
  • Work Location: In person

Benefits

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How this job compares in Auburn, WA

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 12% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Washington, where the middle half runs $28–$34/hr across 86 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 13% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Auburn, WA

Auburn, WA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Washington as a whole we're tracking 106 other active welding openings from 67 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Washington.

The most active employers in Washington at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Seattle, WA (12), All American Marine (8), and Parker Hannifin (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Washington, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Seattle at $38/hr, Shelton at $30/hr, and Bellingham at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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