
Sr Maintenance Mechanic - Aerospace
Crane · Lynnwood, WA
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level reliability role at Crane (aerospace & defense) in Lynnwood, WA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, 5S, PLC, Machining, Welding, Tooling
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.
Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Washington plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 33 other live reliability postings in Washington.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- ✓ PLC 47%
- ✓ Welding 29%
- EHS / safety 24%
- Root cause 21%
- ✓ Tooling 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Crane in Lynnwood
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Job Summary
The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for journeyman level mechanical modification, repair, maintenance and overhaul of facilities and manufacturing equipment. The Senior Maintenance Mechanic also designs and fabricates tooling and parts as necessary.
Essential Functions
- ◆Perform journeyman level mechanical repairs, design, modifications and improvements to all manufacturing equipment and facilities infrastructure, designs tools, equipment, and machinery
- ◆Operate and support test-related systems including Flow Test stand (PLC/HMI interface), test skid tuning, and work involving Jet A aviation fluid in Class 1 Div2 environments
- ◆Complete tasks commonly associated with mechanics, pipefitters, welders, machinists, and millwrights including installation and alignment of equipment, pipe and tubing, plumbing design and installation, machining of parts and materials, repair of rotating and reciprocating machines, welding, and general service
- ◆Work with various teams including Facilities and Manufacturing Engineers, operators, management, and maintenance personnel to design and apply new tools or modify existing tools and equipment
- ◆Perform routine preventative maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and lifecycle
- ◆Estimate and manage projects including time and materials
- ◆Provide leadership supporting facilities and maintenance activities in coordination with Maintenance Coordinator and Supervisor
- ◆Provide evaluation and feedback of preventive, predictive, or condition based equipment maintenance programs results to improve reliability
- ◆Maintain accurate records in computer maintenance management software by documenting activities and results contributing to future evaluation and improvement opportunities
- ◆Follow directions and work schedules according to the assigned Maintenance Coordinator or Supervisor and the work order processing system
Non-Essential Functions
- ◆Participate in hazardous materials and first responder team (HAZMAT - training provided)
- ◆Maintain clean and organized work space and equipment
- ◆Requisition and purchase required materials; Specify, procure and maintain minimum stock inventory and process purchase transactions
- ◆Support other team members in their primary job functions, cross training and employee growth strategies
- ◆Support team activities and improvement efforts in Kaizen, 5S and maintenance and facilities events and practices
- ◆Support team members including hands-on training, design drawing reviews, technical tool use and team projects
- ◆Additional tasks may include security badge processing, personnel office moves, etc.
Qualifications
- ✓Experience: 5+ years of experience in the repair of industrial and manufacturing equipment
- ✓Knowledge : Knowledge of journeyman level mechanics, engineering principles, machinist math, design drawing, metallurgy, and welding
- ✓Skills/Abilities: Skills in mechanical design and fabrication, machine repair and rebuilding, and machining tools operation; Skills in design, fabrication, and installation of custom designed plumbing and tooling using mills, lathes, welders, saws, buffers, grinders, benders, flaring tools, torch soldering, etc.; Excellent communication skills and tact; Ability to work with other facilities and production personnel as a team on projects and to adapt to changing instructions or conditions; Good hand-eye coordination, ability to climb and work on 12ft ladders and work from heights up to 25ft on man lifts
- ✓Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent
- ✓Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Trade school, apprenticeship, or certificate in a related field
requirements
include lifting, climbing, ladder work, forklift driving (training provided) and use of tools requiring physical strength and dexterity
- ✓Some work may take place in production areas where discipli
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Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Maintenance Mechanic at our Lynnwood, WA location.
Schedule is Monday - Friday, 7AM - 3:30 PM.
About Crane
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft.. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Working Conditions
- •Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
- •Manufacturing areas may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
- •May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
- •Conditions include typical industrial environments including indoor, outdoor, and year round rooftop
- •Must be able to work at heights
- •Tasks may include the use of ladders, stairs, scaffolding, lifts, hand and power tools, meters and probes
- •Physical locations may require lying in prone position, kneeling, squatting, lifting, and occasional overhead reaching
- •Physical
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