Industrial Maintenance Technician Jobs in Washington
Industrial Maintenance Technician jobs in Washington are in strong demand, concentrated in aerospace manufacturing, food and beverage processing, pulp and paper production, and semiconductor fabrication, with openings from entry-level technician to senior maintenance lead. The highest volume of hiring is in the Seattle-Tacoma metro, the Tri-Cities area, and Spokane, where established employers like Boeing, Weyerhaeuser, and Lamb Weston consistently maintain large maintenance workforces. The most sought-after specialties include PLC programming, hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting, and industrial electrical systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary
This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Industrial Maintenance Mechanics at the West Point Treatment Plant Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of journey-level mechanics at the West Point Treatment Plant, performing both planned and unscheduled maintenance while honing your mechanical skills in an industrial setting. You’ll play a critical role in keeping essential systems running smoothly, contributing directly to the health and sustainability of the Puget Sound region.
This position offers excellent benefits and job security in a unionized setting. Employees who are actively engaged in their professional growth have opportunities for advancement to Industrial Mechanic-Master, as well as potential leadership roles as they become available.
About the Role:This position performs a variety of highly skilled journey-level work by troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing a wide range of rotating mechanical equipment, including biosolids decanting blowers, influent and effluent pumps, biogas scrubbing compressors, gearboxes, conveyance systems, and multiple piping systems. You’ll use your maintenance experience to troubleshoot and repair high-level equipment issues, ensuring reliable operations across the West Point treatment plant. We’re looking for a goal-oriented, self-motivated individual who helps foster a safe, supportive, and collaborative team culture.
This role will work both independently and in collaboration with other skilled trade and plant operations staff. To ensure a safe work environment, this role will use appropriate PPE and proper Lock-Out Tag Out procedures around all electrical, mechanical, and environmental hazards as well as using safe work procedures that include working in Permit-Required Confined Spaces. The candidate will perform both preventive maintenance as well as unscheduled work on all related equipment and provide stand-by coverage on a rotating basis for emergent needs after a probationary period. Team members also participate in Capital Improvement Projects, as assigned, by providing input to project management to support equipment upgrades and replacements. This position offers excellent benefits, unionized job security, and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth.
About the Team:
Employees at West Point play a key role in the environmental stewardship of the Puget Sound region while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our maintenance team works collaboratively on major projects and repairs, including pumps, piping, gearboxes, and other critical plant equipment. We value teamwork, communication, and a supportive culture that encourages learning, equity, and a shared commitment to keeping the plant running safely and efficiently.
Commitment to Equity, Racial, and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a wide variety of complex mechanical machinery, including pumps, motors, grinders, blowers and compressors, centrifuges, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and gravity belt thickeners, independently or with minimal guidance.
- Install, maintain, and repair large plumbing and piping systems used in a wastewater treatment facility, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Fabricate, modify, and repair plant piping and other heavy equipment using welding equipment, cutting torches, and plasma cutters; contribute to design improvements when appropriate.
- Safely operate a variety of hand, power, and pneumatic tools, including grinders, drill motors, drill presses, band saws, ironworkers, table saws, and hydraulic presses, applying expert knowledge of proper techniques and shop practices.
- Lead or mentor less experienced mechanics or helpers, providing guidance and support on complex tasks and troubleshooting.
- Perform other duties as assigned, supporting the overall reliability and safety of plant operations.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Extensive knowledge of the safe use, care, and operation of hand, power, and pneumatic tools, as well as specialized shop equipment, for mechanical maintenance and repair.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing techniques and principles, including installation, maintenance, and repair of large-scale wastewater facility piping systems.
- Proficient knowledge of welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, as well as cutting and fabrication for heavy equipment and plant piping. Comprehensive understanding of pumps and pumping systems, including motor components, controls, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance for multiple pump types.
- Skill in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical instructions; ability to prepare clear written and oral documentation of work performed.
- Knowledge and practical experience with rigging, hoisting, and safe operation of overhead cranes and lifting devices for moving heavy equipment.
- Ability to lead or mentor less-experienced mechanics or helpers, providing guidance on complex mechanical tasks and troubleshooting techniques.
Competencies You Bring:
- Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
- Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Washington State Driver's License
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams across multiple trades and departments in an industrial or wastewater treatment setting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor less-experienced mechanics, fostering a safe and productive team environment.
- Proficiency with computers and software for equipment diagnostics, maintenance tracking, and technical documentation.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires flexibility to work varied hours and report during adverse or inclement weather conditions.
- Incumbents perform field and shop work at the wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities. Work involves lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders in and out of tanks, and working in confined spaces.
- Employees regularly operate heavy machinery, rigging, and power tools, and work around high noise levels, noxious odors, and potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to safely perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods, including standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching while completing maintenance, repair, and installation work.
Workplace Exposure:
- Work is performed outdoors and indoors in an industrial wastewater environment under all weather conditions.
- Employees are regularly exposed to chemicals, biohazards, and high noise levels.
- Position requires entry into confined spaces and use of appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators, as needed.
- Employees must follow safety protocols to minimize exposure to potential hazards while performing maintenance, repair, and operational tasks.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU 925.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value diverse perspectives, life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
Applications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position.
To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Responses to Supplemental Questions
Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change):
- Technical assessment: September 9, 2026
-
Virtual Panel Interview (45 minutes) -Tentative September 15,2026
Discover More about DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up forJob Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Dan Sherman at dasherman@kingcounty.gov.
King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.
King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.
Summary
This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Industrial Maintenance Mechanics at the West Point Treatment Plant Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of journey-level mechanics at the West Point Treatment Plant, performing both planned and unscheduled maintenance while honing your mechanical skills in an industrial setting. You’ll play a critical role in keeping essential systems running smoothly, contributing directly to the health and sustainability of the Puget Sound region.
This position offers excellent benefits and job security in a unionized setting. Employees who are actively engaged in their professional growth have opportunities for advancement to Industrial Mechanic-Master, as well as potential leadership roles as they become available.
About the Role:This position performs a variety of highly skilled journey-level work by troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing a wide range of rotating mechanical equipment, including biosolids decanting blowers, influent and effluent pumps, biogas scrubbing compressors, gearboxes, conveyance systems, and multiple piping systems. You’ll use your maintenance experience to troubleshoot and repair high-level equipment issues, ensuring reliable operations across the West Point treatment plant. We’re looking for a goal-oriented, self-motivated individual who helps foster a safe, supportive, and collaborative team culture.
This role will work both independently and in collaboration with other skilled trade and plant operations staff. To ensure a safe work environment, this role will use appropriate PPE and proper Lock-Out Tag Out procedures around all electrical, mechanical, and environmental hazards as well as using safe work procedures that include working in Permit-Required Confined Spaces. The candidate will perform both preventive maintenance as well as unscheduled work on all related equipment and provide stand-by coverage on a rotating basis for emergent needs after a probationary period. Team members also participate in Capital Improvement Projects, as assigned, by providing input to project management to support equipment upgrades and replacements. This position offers excellent benefits, unionized job security, and opportunities for ongoing learning and professional growth.
About the Team:
Employees at West Point play a key role in the environmental stewardship of the Puget Sound region while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our maintenance team works collaboratively on major projects and repairs, including pumps, piping, gearboxes, and other critical plant equipment. We value teamwork, communication, and a supportive culture that encourages learning, equity, and a shared commitment to keeping the plant running safely and efficiently.
Commitment to Equity, Racial, and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of a wide variety of complex mechanical machinery, including pumps, motors, grinders, blowers and compressors, centrifuges, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and gravity belt thickeners, independently or with minimal guidance.
- Install, maintain, and repair large plumbing and piping systems used in a wastewater treatment facility, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
- Fabricate, modify, and repair plant piping and other heavy equipment using welding equipment, cutting torches, and plasma cutters; contribute to design improvements when appropriate.
- Safely operate a variety of hand, power, and pneumatic tools, including grinders, drill motors, drill presses, band saws, ironworkers, table saws, and hydraulic presses, applying expert knowledge of proper techniques and shop practices.
- Lead or mentor less experienced mechanics or helpers, providing guidance and support on complex tasks and troubleshooting.
- Perform other duties as assigned, supporting the overall reliability and safety of plant operations.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
- Extensive knowledge of the safe use, care, and operation of hand, power, and pneumatic tools, as well as specialized shop equipment, for mechanical maintenance and repair.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing techniques and principles, including installation, maintenance, and repair of large-scale wastewater facility piping systems.
- Proficient knowledge of welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, as well as cutting and fabrication for heavy equipment and plant piping. Comprehensive understanding of pumps and pumping systems, including motor components, controls, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance for multiple pump types.
- Skill in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical instructions; ability to prepare clear written and oral documentation of work performed.
- Knowledge and practical experience with rigging, hoisting, and safe operation of overhead cranes and lifting devices for moving heavy equipment.
- Ability to lead or mentor less-experienced mechanics or helpers, providing guidance on complex mechanical tasks and troubleshooting techniques.
Competencies You Bring:
- Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
- Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
- Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
- Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
- Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Washington State Driver's License
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
- Experience working collaboratively with diverse teams across multiple trades and departments in an industrial or wastewater treatment setting.
- Demonstrated ability to lead or mentor less-experienced mechanics, fostering a safe and productive team environment.
- Proficiency with computers and software for equipment diagnostics, maintenance tracking, and technical documentation.
Physical Requirements:
- This position requires flexibility to work varied hours and report during adverse or inclement weather conditions.
- Incumbents perform field and shop work at the wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities. Work involves lifting and carrying equipment and materials up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders in and out of tanks, and working in confined spaces.
- Employees regularly operate heavy machinery, rigging, and power tools, and work around high noise levels, noxious odors, and potentially slippery or uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to safely perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods, including standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching while completing maintenance, repair, and installation work.
Workplace Exposure:
- Work is performed outdoors and indoors in an industrial wastewater environment under all weather conditions.
- Employees are regularly exposed to chemicals, biohazards, and high noise levels.
- Position requires entry into confined spaces and use of appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators, as needed.
- Employees must follow safety protocols to minimize exposure to potential hazards while performing maintenance, repair, and operational tasks.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199.
- Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is represented by SEIU 925.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value diverse perspectives, life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
Applications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position.
To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Responses to Supplemental Questions
Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change):
- Technical assessment: September 9, 2026
-
Virtual Panel Interview (45 minutes) -Tentative September 15,2026
Discover More about DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Sign up forJob Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Dan Sherman at dasherman@kingcounty.gov.
King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.
King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.
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- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial maintenance technician jobs across Washington.
- High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in industrial maintenance
- Experience troubleshooting PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial electrical systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals
- Familiarity with OSHA lockout/tagout and confined space safety procedures
- Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs and CMMS software
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, or on-call schedules in a manufacturing environment
Industrial Maintenance Technician Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a industrial maintenance technician in Washington?
Washington does not require a state license specifically for industrial maintenance technicians, so entry typically comes through a vocational or technical certificate program at a community college like Bellingham Technical, Renton Technical, or Spokane Community College. Employers in Washington's aerospace, food processing, and manufacturing sectors look for completed programs in industrial maintenance technology, mechatronics, or industrial electronics, combined with hands-on shop experience or an apprenticeship through the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
How much do industrial maintenance technicians make in Washington?
Industrial maintenance technicians in Washington earn a median of about $62,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,690 for the lowest 10% to over $94,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire industrial maintenance technicians in Washington?
Employers hiring industrial maintenance technicians in Washington right now include MAZZELLA, Goodyear, and Bio-Gro, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's deep manufacturing base in aerospace, agriculture processing, and forest products means large, long-established operations keep steady maintenance teams year-round.
Which Washington cities have the most industrial maintenance technician jobs?
Tacoma, Seattle, and Vancouver have the most industrial maintenance technician openings in Washington. The Seattle-Tacoma corridor leads because of its dense concentration of aerospace manufacturing and food and beverage plants, while the Tri-Cities and Spokane areas drive strong demand through large agricultural processing facilities, energy operations, and regional distribution centers.
Are there remote industrial maintenance technician jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Industrial maintenance technician work is fundamentally hands-on, requiring technicians to be physically present to inspect, repair, and maintain equipment. About 0% of industrial maintenance technician openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve remote monitoring oversight or CMMS administration rather than direct maintenance work on the floor.
How can I get hired as a industrial maintenance technician in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance technology, mechatronics, or industrial electronics at a Washington community or technical college, then applying to registered apprenticeship programs through the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council. Large food processors like Lamb Weston and McCain Foods, as well as Boeing's manufacturing campuses, regularly hire maintenance helper and facilities technician roles that require minimal experience and provide on-the-job training. A CompTIA or NIMS credential in machining or industrial technology also strengthens an entry-level application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to industrial maintenance technician jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to industrial maintenance technician jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly from the listing.
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