Equipment Maintenance Technician

NR Consulting is currently seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Automation Technician for an opportunity in Mount Vernon, WA – Onsite!

Position Title: Maintenance Automation Technician

Location: Mount Vernon, WA – Onsite

Anticipated Start Date: 05/25/2026.

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. NR consulting will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Job Type: Fulltime Permanent Role/Direct Hire

Pay Range: $30/hr. - $40/hr. plus benefits

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

We are seeking a Automation Technician to support automated manufacturing operations in a fast-paced production environment. This role is responsible for monitoring and optimizing equipment performance, maintaining process controls, supporting troubleshooting efforts, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure production efficiency and product quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and audit automated equipment to ensure process parameters remain within established control limits.
• Support production by maintaining process integrity and addressing deviations in real time.
• Analyze operating and quality data to recommend process adjustments and improvements.
• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and routine equipment servicing.
• Troubleshoot equipment and automation issues to minimize downtime.
• Document standard operating procedures and assist with updating work instructions.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve equipment uptime, cycle time, and overall efficiency.
• Participate in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis initiatives.
• Assist in small process improvement or equipment modification projects.
• Conduct controlled testing and data analysis to validate process improvements.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and support reorder planning.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and complies with established safety standards.
• Support training initiatives for team members as needed.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a technical or STEM-related field (or currently pursuing).
• Technical training in electronics, mechanical systems, or related field with at least 6 months of hands-on experience.
• 2 years in an automated or semi-automated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, pneumatics, hydraulics, VFDs, vision systems, and industrial electrical systems.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.

About NR Consulting

Founded in 2005, NR Consulting is a leading global provider of workforce solutions, technology services, and recruitment strategy, trusted by Fortune 500 and mid-sized organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with a Global Delivery Center in India, NR Consulting partners with clients to drive innovation, accelerate business outcomes, and deliver scalable talent solutions across industries such as engineering, information technology, energy, life sciences, and manufacturing.

With a strong belief in the power of people and performance, NR Consulting has built a reputation for excellence in direct hire, contract staffing, and project-based consulting. Our commitment to integrity, diversity, and client success has enabled us to consistently deliver top-tier professionals who help businesses achieve their strategic and operational goals.

Guided by our core values — People First, Accountability, Excellence, and Partnership — we take pride in fostering long-term relationships with clients and candidates alike. Our multicultural teams work collaboratively across geographies to provide agile, high-quality, and results-driven solutions that make a measurable difference.

NR Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.