What is an Industrial Maintenance Technician?

Meet Rachel Bertapelle, one of 19 AJAC Industrial Maintenance Technician apprentices at Washington Beef (a subsidiary of Agri Beef) in Toppenish, Washington. Rachel enrolled in AJAC’s 8,000 hour adult apprenticeship program in 2020 after becoming recently employed at a local beef manufacture in Eastern Washington.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Apprentices work in a variety of industries in Washington state, including food processing, aerospace, maritime manufacturing, biomedical manufacturing, defense, space, and packaging and assembly.

Industrial Maintenance Technicians install, repair and maintain commercial or industrial machinery in buildings, a plant, or a manufacturing setting. These technicians ensure all machines function properly through troubleshooting and preventative maintenance service.

Industrial Maintenance Technicians:

Read manuals to understand equipment and controls
Disassemble machinery and equipment when it needs maintenance or repair
Perform tests and operate machinery to ensure it functions properly
Adjust and calibrate equipment and machinery to optimal specifications


To learn more about AJAC's Industrial Maintenance Technician apprenticeship program, please visit: https://www.ajactraining.org/apprenti...