What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at American Workforce Group?
Are you a skilled technician with strong mechanical aptitude, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting habits, and a safety-first mindset? American Workforce Group has partnered with a premier, industry-leading building products manufacturer in Pierce County, WA to hire a full-time Maintenance Technician. In this high-impact role, you will perform preventative maintenance, assist with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs, and support daily machine reliability to ensure high-capacity production equipment operates safely and efficiently. If you are looking for competitive pay up to $27/hr DOE, steady weekday hours, and long-term career growth, let's step onto the plant floor!
Description for Maintenance Technician:
- Execute routine preventative maintenance schedules and perform basic mechanical repairs on active production machinery.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems under the guidance of senior maintenance technicians.
- Safely operate hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
- Assist with motor, sensor, relay, and control circuit diagnostics to minimize production downtime.
- Strictly enforce facility safety standards, OSHA guidelines, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures during all repair tasks.
- Maintain clean, orderly equipment logs, track replacement parts, and assist with machine rigging or equipment moves as needed.
Details for Maintenance Technician:
- Pay Rate:$25.00 – $27.00 / hour (Scaling cleanly based on Depth of Experience / DOE).
- Schedule: Monday – Friday (Enjoy a consistent weekday core routine with your weekends completely free!).
- Shift Hours: Full-Time Day Shift (Exact start and end times TBD, scheduled between 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
- Location: Pierce County, WA facility.
- Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire path featuring long-term industry stability.
Requirements for Maintenance Technician:
- Strong mechanical aptitude paired with proven troubleshooting skills and the ability to follow detailed technical work instructions.
- Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as safe hand and power tool operation.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations and strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols.
- Preferred background: Prior forklift certification/experience, machine rigging experience, and familiarity with motors, sensors, relays, and control circuits.
- Physical capability to handle active maintenance labor, bending, stooping, lifting, and climbing around equipment.
- Exceptional history of daily attendance, prompt punctuality, and reliable personal transportation habits.
Benefits After Rollover:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance structures.
- Washington State Paid Sick Leave tracking.
- Consistent weekday daytime schedule with weekends completely off.
- AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!
To apply:
Email your technical resume directly for review: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call our recruiting office today: (253) 650-8800
Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
American Workforce Group is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis protected by law.
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