Assembler

Job Title: Aerospace Assembler

Job Description

This assembler position supports a leading aerospace manufacturer that designs, builds, and produces complex structures, systems, and components for commercial, business, regional, and military aircraft. In this role, you perform pre-assembly operations such as drilling and deburring, assemble component parts using a variety of fasteners and bonding methods, and work from aerospace blueprints and schematics. The team provides training on specialized aerospace assembly techniques, making this an excellent opportunity for mechanically inclined individuals with a strong work ethic and a desire to learn.

Shift: 3:30PM - 11:30PM

Pay: $23/hr

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-assembly operations including drilling and deburring sheet metal parts to prepare them for final assembly.
• Assemble component parts by installing ground studs, attaching nut plates, and bonding parts as required.
• Use hand and pneumatic tools, including drills and basic power tools, to complete assembly tasks safely and accurately.
• Carry out riveting and countersinking operations, including squeeze riveting, in accordance with aerospace specifications.
• Work from aerospace blueprints, schematics, and detailed work instructions to ensure correct assembly and alignment of parts.
• Measure components using tools such as micrometers, calipers, shim gauges, and height gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Follow production assembly procedures to meet quality, safety, and throughput requirements in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle sheet metal parts and steel components with care, maintaining accuracy and minimizing defects during assembly.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to clarify instructions, ask questions, and resolve issues.
• Maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate eagerness to learn, and actively engage in training on aerospace assembly techniques.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines, including proper use of tools and personal protective equipment, in a manufacturing shop environment.
• Read, understand, and follow written work instructions and documentation in English throughout the assembly process.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of assembly experience with sheet metal components or closely related mechanical work.
• Ability to perform riveting and countersinking operations on sheet metal parts.
• Experience using measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers to verify dimensions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and detailed work instructions.
• Prior experience working hands-on with hand tools and power tools in a mechanical or production environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with production goals.
• Mechanical aptitude, including experience working on cars, robotics, shop class projects, or similar hands-on activities.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English to understand instructions and communicate with the team.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to ask questions and stay engaged.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and motivation to learn new skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work with sheet metal and steel components.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior aerospace assembly experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication or production assembly in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with squeezing operations and squeeze riveting on aerospace or metal parts.
• Experience using additional measuring tools such as shim gauges and height gauges, including where and how they were used.
• Experience in composite assembly from companies in aerospace or related industries is beneficial.
• Prior exposure to robotics, shop class, or home mechanical projects that demonstrate strong mechanical inclination.
• Strong time management skills and ability to maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain a professional, cooperative attitude and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Willingness to complete a 90-day temp-to-hire period with the goal of transitioning to a direct role.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Auburn,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.