Maintenance Tech II

Maintenance Technician II — CNC Manufacturing

Location: Kent, WA

Workplace Type: On-Site

Department: Maintenance

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $20.50–$29.00/hour, depending on experience

Experience Required: 3–6 years of manufacturing maintenance experience preferred

Position Summary

A confidential aerospace / precision manufacturing client in Kent, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to support CNC machine maintenance, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment repair activities.

Under minimal supervision, the Maintenance Technician II performs intermediate-level maintenance on CNC machines and production equipment. This includes scheduled repairs, emergency repairs, preventative maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs, equipment installation support, machine moves, and safe hazardous material disposal.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience, solid mechanical aptitude, and experience working with CNC machines, hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial equipment, and maintenance work order systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular, scheduled, emergency, and unscheduled repairs on production equipment and CNC machines during production.
• Perform preventative maintenance on CNC machines and related manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on applicable CNC machines.
• Maintain weekly oil stocking and chip management.
• Operate CNC machines in manual mode as needed for maintenance support.
• Change filters, belts, and other machine components as required.
• Perform basic installation and troubleshooting of air supply lines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and maintenance instructions.
• Operate forklifts and scissor lifts as required.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report any issues or defects.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices to diagnose equipment problems.
• Use tools such as wrenches, saws, drills, dial indicators, and related maintenance tools.
• Replace, repair, test, and adjust machine components as needed.
• Understand basic assembly drawings and electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical issues as needed.
• Move and level manufacturing equipment when required.
• Use ERP/MRP systems and maintenance work order systems to navigate requests and enter requisitions to purchase parts.
• Communicate with shop floor employees, supervisors, maintenance team members, and management.
• Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, equipment operation procedures, and proper Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials according to company procedures.
• Implement and maintain good organization and 6S standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3–6 years of manufacturing maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong background using hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and industrial maintenance techniques.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on production equipment.
• CNC machine maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.
• Ability to use hand tools, handheld power tools, and precision measuring devices.
• Ability to operate forklifts and scissor lifts, or willingness to be trained.
• Ability to understand basic assembly and electrical drawings.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to use ERP/MRP systems, maintenance work order systems, and parts requisition processes.
• Understanding of PPE, equipment safety, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Strong organization, safety awareness, and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a craft apprenticeship.
• Previous HVAC experience.
• Previous PLC experience.
• Previous experience working with Okuma and Mori CNC machines.
• Experience moving, leveling, installing, or relocating manufacturing equipment.
• Experience supporting machine repairs during active production.
• Experience with oil management, chip management, filter changes, belt changes, and CNC support systems.
• Experience working in aerospace, precision manufacturing, machine shop, or CNC production environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, kneel, crouch, and perform maintenance tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry, move, and position tools, parts, machine components, and materials as required.
• Ability to work around CNC machines, production equipment, forklifts, scissor lifts, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical components, oils, chips, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE and follow all safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond to emergency maintenance needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a hands-on maintenance technician with strong CNC manufacturing experience and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues. This person should be comfortable working independently, responding to machine breakdowns, supporting preventative maintenance, and communicating clearly with production teams and management.

The strongest candidates will have CNC machine maintenance experience, Okuma or Mori machine exposure, Lockout/Tagout knowledge, forklift/scissor lift experience, and strong industrial troubleshooting skills.