Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will perform inspections, installations, repairs, and rebuilds on plant operating equipment by reading and interpreting equipment manuals, drawings, and work orders. This role involves emergency and unscheduled repairs, preventative maintenance, and routine checks on production equipment including pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, pumps, fillers, agitators, and motors. The position requires diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problems with associated equipment using hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.

ResponsibilitiesPerform inspections, installs, repairs, and rebuilds on plant operating equipment.Read and interpret equipment manuals, drawings, and work orders.Conduct emergency and unscheduled repairs as needed.Carry out preventative maintenance and routine checks on production equipment.Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic problems with equipment.Work on pug mills, conveyors, hammer mills, fans, motors, etc.Safely use hoists, lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools.Essential SkillsWeldingTroubleshootingMaintenance technician experienceFabricationPreventive maintenance3 phase electrical troubleshootingIndustrial PLC troubleshootingMechanical troubleshootingMechanical aptitudeHydraulicsPneumaticsBlueprint readingElectrical schematic understandingAdditional Skills & QualificationsMust be flexible to work varying shifts, including weekends, nights, and overtime.Ability to disassemble and rebuild multiple types of equipment.Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding (Wire Feed & Rod), Oxygen/Acetylene, and Plasma Cutting.Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities and malfunctions in machinery.Willingness to work around large manufacturing equipment and furnaces.Effectively handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.Support LEAN implementation and actively engage in lean activities.Why Work Here?

The company is a family-owned business with strong community partnerships, including Habitat for Humanity and humane societies. Employees have numerous opportunities for promotions, such as forklift, machine operator, and heavy equipment operator positions. Enjoy a $1,500 hiring bonus, union health benefits with excellent coverage, a 401k retirement plan with company match, flexible spending account, paid time off, life insurance, and an employee assistance program at no cost.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a covered facility that features open doors and a kiln firing brick throughout the day, making it hot despite temperature regulating systems and fans. The company is the largest supplier of masonry and hardscape products in the Pacific Northwest, with a portfolio that includes bricks, retaining walls, paver patios, and concrete masonry units.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of NA, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.18 - $27.32/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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