Aerotek

Position: Mechanical Assembler

Shift: 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Pay Range: $24–$26 per hour

Location: Tukwila, Washington

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join our team in assembling electromechanical systems and sub-assemblies. This role involves hands-on work with powered suspended access equipment and requires a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble complex mechanical and electrical components with minimal supervision.
• Meet production targets and cycle times for assembly tasks.
• Perform functional testing and quality checks on completed assemblies.
• Use hand and power tools effectively, following both verbal and written instructions.
• Troubleshoot and repair components as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area using 5S principles.
• Adapt to various assembly tasks and continuously seek process improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical/electrical assembly, installation, or repair.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Skilled in using measuring tools such as tape measures and calibrated instruments.
• Familiarity with standard work instructions and assembly documentation.
• Strong understanding of hand and power tools used in manufacturing.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced mechanical assembly capabilities.
• Experience working from blueprints and schematics.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced production floor with adjacent welding and metal fabrication areas.
• Moderate noise levels and active warehouse traffic (forklifts, trucks).
• Workstations include benches with tools and parts; tasks involve lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, and reaching.
• Facility may have limited insulation and lighting.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Work in a stable environment where employees are valued and tend to stay long-term.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

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 Jul 5, 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.