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Aerospace Assembler & Fabrication Technician

**Pay:** $20–$25/hr

Locations & Shifts:

+ **AMT (Arlington):** 1st Shift: Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM

+ 2nd Shift: Mon–Thu, 4:30 PM–3:30 AM

+ **Damar (Monroe):** 1st Shift: Mon–Fri, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM

Responsibilities – Assembler

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

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

+ Drill holes and attach brackets, hinges, or clips for secure installations.

+ Locate and mark reference points using jigs, templates, and measuring instruments.

+ Inspect and test installed units for fit, performance, and compliance.

+ Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures following blueprint lines.

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

+ Install bushings using liquid nitrogen or presses.

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

+ Operate shop equipment such as C-squeeze, arbor presses, cherry pullers, and other hand tools.

Responsibilities – Fabrication Technician

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

+ Cut, form, bend, and straighten metal using hammers, saws, and grinders.

+ Operate shrinker/stretcher, arbor press, stretch form, router, shear, brake press, and hot joggle.

+ Inspect first part run and ensure conformance to specifications.

+ Read and interpret manufacturing drawings accurately.

+ Follow all safety guidelines and use proper protective equipment.

Essential Skills

+ **Level 1:** Minimum 6 months assembly experience

+ **Level 2:** 1 year assembly experience

+ **Level 3:** 3 years assembly experience

+ Proficiency with hand and power tools

+ Ability to read and follow work instructions

+ Basic math skills

+ Familiarity with Microsoft Windows

Preferred Qualifications

+ Aerospace assembly experience

+ Mechanical aptitude

+ Experience with wiring, electrical, and electronic assembly

+ Ability to work on an assembly line

Work Environment

You’ll work in a dynamic machine shop manufacturing structural parts for aerospace. This is a hands-on role where precision and quality matter. If you’re looking to build a career in aerospace manufacturing and enjoy working with advanced tools and technology, this is the perfect opportunity.

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 21, 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.