Assembler - Aerotek : Job Details

Job Title: Assembler

Job Description

Join a leading company in aerospace manufacturing, where you will contribute to designing, building, and assembling aerospace structures, systems, and components for commercial, business, regional, and military customers. As an Assembler, you will engage in pre-assembly tasks such as drilling and deburring parts, and assembling component parts by installing ground studs, attaching nut plates, and bonding. You will use hand and pneumatic tools, measuring tools like micrometers and calipers, and perform riveting and countersinking tasks, all guided by aerospace blueprints and schematics. We welcome individuals with a mechanical background, a strong work ethic, and a drive to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-assembly tasks such as drilling and deburring.

• Assemble component parts by installing ground studs and attaching nut plates.

• Utilize hand and pneumatic tools for assembly processes.

• Measure parts accurately using micrometers and calipers.

• Conduct riveting and countersinking operations.

• Work from aerospace blueprints and schematics.

Essential Skills

• Prior aerospace assembly experience.

• Experience with sheet metal.

• Countersinking and squeezing skills.

• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

• Mechanical inclination.

• Proficiency in using measuring tools like calipers, shim gauges, and height gauges.

• Ability to read and speak English.

• Experience with hand tools.

• Effective communication skills.

• Ability to read and understand work instructions and blueprints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Physical proof of citizenship required by the first day.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong time management skills.

• Preference for teamwork or independent work as needed.

• Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses.

Why Work Here?

We prioritize the well-being of our employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, competitive wages, paid holidays, paid time off, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance. We also provide short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance plan for access to counseling and consulting resources, a wellness program, and tuition assistance.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, organized manufacturing shop that specializes in steel and sheet metal for aerospace parts. The environment can be heavy and loud, but it is structured to ensure efficiency. The regular shift is from 6:30am to 3:00pm, Monday through Friday, with the possibility of additional hours after training.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 Federal Way,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.