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Aerospace Assembler & Fabrication Technician

Pay: $20-25/hr

Shift:

AMT location (Arlington): 1st Shift from Monday-Thursday 6am-4:30pm and 2nd Shift from Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-3:30am.

Damar location (Monroe): 1st Shift from Monday-Friday 5am-1:30pm.

Responsibilities for Assembler:

+ Assemble units, parts, equipment, and components in structural assembly according to blueprints and specifications using hand tools and power tools.

+ Bolt, screw, or rivet accessories to fasten, support, or hang components and subassemblies.

+ Drill holes in structures and subassemblies, and attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure installations or fasten subassemblies.

+ Locate and mark reference points and holes for installation of parts and components using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments.

+ Inspect and test installed units, parts, and equipment for fit, performance, and compliance with standards using measuring instruments and test equipment.

+ Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures using measuring instruments, following blueprint lines and index points.

+ Cut, trim, and file parts, and verify fitting tolerances to prepare for installation.

+ Install bushings using liquid nitrogen or presses as required.

+ Apply sealants or paint per customer specifications using proper safety devices.

+ Utilize shop equipment needed to complete operations, such as C-squeeze, arbor presses, ground stud puller, cherry pullers, and shop hand tools.

Responsibilities for Fabrication Technician:

+ Fabricate aerospace parts using hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.

+ Use hammers, saws, and grinders to cut, form, bend, and straighten metal.

+ Operate shrinker/stretcher to form parts into tolerance.

+ Run arbor press, stretch form, router, shear, brake press, and hot joggle after setup.

+ Perform work instructions and assist with setup procedures where required.

+ Thoroughly inspect the first part run.

+ Run parts after job setup.

+ Meet job standard times.

+ Recognize production problems.

+ Increase skills in making minor adjustments to keep parts in tolerance.

+ Verify conformance of finished workpieces to specifications using standard measuring tools.

+ Read and interpret manufacturing drawings.

+ Follow all safety guidelines, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 6 months of assembly experience for level 1 roles.

+ 1 year of assembly experience for level 2 roles.

+ 3 years of assembly experience for level 3 roles.

+ Proficiency in using hand and power tools.

+ Ability to read and follow work instructions.

+ Basic math skills.

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Windows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in aerospace assembly is preferred.

+ Mechanical aptitude.

+ Experience with wiring, electrical, and electronic assembly.

+ Ability to work on an assembly line.

Work Environment

Work in a machine shop that manufactures structural parts for aerospace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.