What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Innovative Composite Engineering?
Description
FTE Status: Full Time – 40 hours
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Facilities & Maintenance Manager / Operations Leadership
Precision. Pride. Performance.
Applied Aerospace and Defense – White Salmon (Innovative Composite Engineering, Inc.) designs and manufactures advanced composite structures used in aerospace, defense, and high-performance applications around the world.
Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, our team combines cutting-edge manufacturing technology with a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our work supports critical industries where precision and reliability matter.
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping equipment, systems, and facilities operating safely and efficiently. This role is essential to maintaining production uptime, supporting new equipment builds, and ensuring our facility operates at the highest standard.
Benefits
Applied Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families.
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems used in composite manufacturing operations.
This role supports the reliability and longevity of production equipment through structured preventative maintenance programs, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams. The position also performs general facility maintenance, light fabrication, and equipment modifications to support evolving manufacturing needs.
Essential Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
Support Overall Facility Operations Through General Maintenance Tasks Including
Experience maintaining industrial or manufacturing equipment
Mechanical troubleshooting experience with industrial systems
Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems
Basic understanding of electrical systems and industrial controls
Experience With Welding, Fabrication, Or Machine Building Preferred
Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance priorities
FTE Status: Full Time – 40 hours
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Facilities & Maintenance Manager / Operations Leadership
Precision. Pride. Performance.
Applied Aerospace and Defense – White Salmon (Innovative Composite Engineering, Inc.) designs and manufactures advanced composite structures used in aerospace, defense, and high-performance applications around the world.
Located in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge, our team combines cutting-edge manufacturing technology with a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our work supports critical industries where precision and reliability matter.
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician who takes pride in keeping equipment, systems, and facilities operating safely and efficiently. This role is essential to maintaining production uptime, supporting new equipment builds, and ensuring our facility operates at the highest standard.
Benefits
Applied Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees and their families.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Bonus Eligible
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and facility systems used in composite manufacturing operations.
This role supports the reliability and longevity of production equipment through structured preventative maintenance programs, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams. The position also performs general facility maintenance, light fabrication, and equipment modifications to support evolving manufacturing needs.
Essential Responsibilities
Preventative Maintenance & Equipment Reliability
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure operational reliability and minimize downtime
- Maintain preventative maintenance logs and equipment records
- Inspect and service critical systems including:
- Autoclaves
- Industrial ovens
- Vacuum systems
- Pumps and compressors
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Gearboxes and mechanical drives
- Identify wear, deterioration, or potential failure points and proactively recommend repairs or upgrades
- Diagnose and repair mechanical failures on manufacturing equipment and machinery
- Perform maintenance on:
- Gearboxes and drive systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Vacuum pumps and fluid pumps
- Screw compressors and air systems
- Work with Engineering and Production teams to identify root causes of equipment or process issues
- Perform light electrical troubleshooting and repair, including:
- Motors and motor controls
- Control panels
- Electrical components and wiring
- Digital and analog instrumentation
- Assist in diagnosing control system issues and coordinating with engineering or outside specialists when needed
- Ensure electrical work meets applicable safety standards
- Assist with fabrication and modification of custom equipment and tooling used in manufacturing
- Provide design input and improvement suggestions for equipment upgrades
- Perform fabrication tasks including:
- Welding (TIG / MIG / Arc)
- Mechanical assembly
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system assembly
- Structural fabrication and machine builds
Support Overall Facility Operations Through General Maintenance Tasks Including
- Lighting system repairs and upgrades
- HVAC system maintenance and basic troubleshooting
- Maintenance of facility infrastructure
- Freezer and temperature-controlled equipment support
- Light carpentry and structural repairs
- General building maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment uptime and operational efficiency
Experience maintaining industrial or manufacturing equipment
Mechanical troubleshooting experience with industrial systems
Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems
Basic understanding of electrical systems and industrial controls
Experience With Welding, Fabrication, Or Machine Building Preferred
Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance priorities