Aerospace Motors and Controls Technician

Motors & Controls Technician Job Overview

Title: Motors & Controls Technician
Reports to: Sr. Maintenance & Safety Manager
Location: Kent, WA
Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly)
Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday – Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Full benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan)
• 3-weeks paid time off to start
• Paid community service day
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Long-term care plan options
• 10 paid holidays
• Onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist

Salary Range: $32.00 - $45.00. The pay range and total compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to your relevant experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other employees. Hytek is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits.

We are seeking a Motors & Controls Technician with a strong technical foundation and a natural ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial electrical and control systems. This role is ideal for someone who has grown up fixing things; whether in a manufacturing plant, a family farm, construction sites, maintenance shops, or similar hands-on environments, and is comfortable working with motors, controls, and equipment that doesn’t come with a manual solution.

You will work with motor control systems, PLC-connected equipment, VFDs, and both high- and low-voltage systems, supporting manufacturing and facility automation through practical problem solving and reliability improvements.

• Hands‑on work with complex, real‑world equipment.
• Environment that values practical experience and curiosity, not just formal credentials.
• Supportive culture focused on safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to grow technically and mentor others.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial motors, motor controls, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving PLC‑connected equipment, VFDs, and 3‑phase power systems.
• Produce clear, organized, and referenced electrical schematics and documentation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Apply systematic troubleshooting methods to identify root causes, not just symptoms.
• Support upgrades, retrofits, and equipment improvements in partnership with engineering and operations.
• Maintain compliance with NEC, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen initiatives.
• Assist with cross‑training and mentoring other maintenance personnel.
• Maintain high ethical standards, even under pressure.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Industrial manufacturing or production facilities.
• Family farming operations or agricultural equipment maintenance.
• Construction, electrical trades, or heavy equipment maintenance.
• Field service, maintenance shops, or mechanical repair environments.

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands‑on experience preferred.
• 5+ years in an industrial or heavy equipment environment strongly preferred.
• We welcome candidates with non‑traditional career paths who can demonstrate strong technical aptitude.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with motors, motor starters, relays, contractors, sensors, and control wiring.
• Familiarity with PLC‑controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Experience diagnosing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to use test equipment for troubleshooting, calibration, and verification.
• Comfort working from schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with operators, engineers, and leadership.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Self‑starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to positively influence and train others.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to…