Mechanical Assembler

Shift: 5AM-3:30PM

Pay: $24-26/Hour

Location: Tukwilla, WA

Job Description

As a Mechanical Assembler, you will be responsible for assembling electrical mechanical equipment and other sub-assemblies, as well as testing powered suspended access equipment and accessories. This role requires precision and attention to detail to ensure high-quality assembly and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Complete the assembly of complex components with little or no supervision.
• Achieve assembly of complex components according to measured cycle time.
• Conduct fit, function, and testing of assembled components under limited supervision.
• Utilize required hand tools and equipment necessary to perform assigned tasks according to verbal and written work instructions.
• Troubleshoot, repair, reassemble, and test assembled components with limited supervision.
• Maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn a range of assembly methods and tasks.
• Perform 5S daily and continuously work to improve the performance of the work cell.
• Carry out any other tasks or duties as assigned or directed.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Five or more years of electrical/mechanical assembly/installation or repair experience.
• Ability to read and interpret moderately complex assembly drawings.
• Proficiency in reading tape measures and similar measuring devices.
• Understanding of written standard work instructions.
• Capability to read and interpret calibrated equipment used in assembly.
• Good knowledge of all tools (hand/powered) used in the assembly process.
• Self-motivated, quick learner with strong attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong mechanical assembly skills.
• Familiarity with blueprints.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a welcoming culture where employees are valued and tend to stay long-term. The work environment fosters collaboration and professional growth.

Work Environment

The work environment is a production floor that includes other manufacturing processes such as welding and metal fabrication. The noise level is typically moderate. This role involves working in a tight warehouse with forklifts and trucks moving inside and outside. Assemblers will be working at bench stations with tools and parts around them, requiring the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and performing tasks involving bending, reaching, and moving to obtain parts. The warehouse is not insulated and may not be brightly lit. The shift starts at 5 am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tukwila, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Tukwila,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.