Maintenance Technician Jobs in Olympia, WA

A Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. They perform routine checks, diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions to production processes. They may also assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and provide technical assistance to other staff. They often work in collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel.

Key skills for this role include mechanical and electrical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen attention to detail. A strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems is also beneficial. They should possess the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Certain certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or relevant trade certifications may be required. Prior roles a person might have before progressing to a Maintenance Technician include Maintenance Assistant, Production Operator, or an Apprentice in a relevant trade such as Electrician or Mechanic.

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Millwright / Maintenance Technician (Shelton Mill)

  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Shelton, WA (22 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 2 hours ago

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Millwright/Maintenance Technician for our sawmill in Shelton, Washington....

Multi Craft Maintenance Technician- Olympia, WA

  • Olympia, WA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 10 hours ago

Your Job Georgia-Pacific is now hiring Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to join our Corrugated facility in Olympia, WA!...

Highway Maintenance Worker 2 (In-Training) Multiple positions

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 3 days ago

About WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design,...

Highway Maintenance Worker 2 - Regionwide Crew

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 4 days ago

About WSDOT The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates...

Highway Maintenance Worker 2 In-Training - Region T/C Crew

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 4 days ago

About WSDOT The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates...

Highway Maintenance Worker 1 Rest Area Attendant

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 4 days ago

About WSDOT The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates...

Bridge Maintenance Specialist 5

  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Olympia, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 6 days ago

About WSDOT Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design,...

Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

  • Tumwater, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 7 days ago

The Maintenance Technician is a safety sensitive role....

Service Maintenance Technician

  • Tumwater, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 10 days ago

401(k) with match Competitive wages Paid holidays/PTO Ecoverse has a position available as a Service Maintenance Technician that will involve traveling to customer sites for machine startups, demo's...

Distribution Center- Maintenance Technician

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 10 days ago

Key Responsibilities: 50% Troubleshoots and repairs electric lift equipment, conveyor systems, as well as technical, mechanical hydraulic and pheumatic issues where needed....

Maintenance Tech I

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 11 days ago

Job Summary Under limited supervision, set up, adjust, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain assigned equipment with responsibility for production and quality. Job...

Treasury Management Maintenance Specialist

  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Lakewood, WA (24 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 13 days ago

Treasury Management Maintenance Specialist Corporate Administration Lakewood, Washington Eugene, Oregon Hillsboro, Oregon Portland, Oregon Redding, California Sacramento, California Tacoma,...

Maintenance Mechanic

  • Tumwater, WA
  • 17 days ago
  • Tumwater, WA
  • 17 days ago

Maintenance Mechanic Job Description As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for overseeing all projects, repairs, and improvements on the production line, including mold changes and preventative...

Advanced Development Technician

  • Olympia, WA
  • 19 days ago
  • Olympia, WA
  • 19 days ago

. + Perform machining and fabrication work in support of prototype and test efforts. + Design and build test fixtures and assembly tools. + Assemble and debug test equipment hardware and control systems...

Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician-NIGHT SHIFT

  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Lacey, WA (4 miles from Olympia, WA)
  • 24 days ago

Electromechanical Maintenance Technician Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Perform the proper function of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned...

Demographic Data for Olympia, WA

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Olympia, WA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturing research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Maintenance Technicians in Olympia, WA offer the following education background
High School or GED
30.7%
Bachelor's Degree
23.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.0%
Associate's Degree
14.2%
Master's Degree
10.1%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in Olympia, WA
2-4 years
30.3%
Less than 1 year
25.2%
6-8 years
14.0%
1-2 years
13.5%
10+ years
11.0%
None
3.1%
4-6 years
2.2%
8-10 years
0.7%



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