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Assembly Tech

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Assembly Tech to join our manufacturing team. This role involves detailed assembly and testing of avionic electrical-mechanical assemblies, as well as handling fiber-optics and related hardware. This position requires a U. S. permanent resident, or someone lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety requirements in all designated zones and work locations.

• Assemble and test a variety of avionic electrical-mechanical assemblies with attention to detail.

• Handle and install fiber-optics and related hardware.

• Ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated.

• Support preventative maintenance activities on test equipment and data acquisition systems.

• Participate in process improvements and maintain floor stock inventory.

• Independently execute and prioritize work to meet company deliverables.

• Execute test procedures for component and system-level testing and maintenance.

• Receive shipments and coordinate deliveries with recipients using pallet jacks, kit carts, etc.

• Contribute to improving work instructions and safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.

• 3 years of relevant high-traceability manufacturing experience in aerospace, medical, or related fields.

• 2 years of hands-on work experience in Electrical-Mechanical Assembly, Final Integration, and/or Harness Integration.

• 1 year of experience in a fast-paced production environment.

• 1 year of hands-on experience with precision torque measurement and inspection devices, including automated and manual torque wrenches, torque drivers, calipers, micrometers, profilometers, optical inspection devices, multi-meters, and standard hand tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aircraft Powerplant (AP) and/or Avionics certification/license.

• ASE certification and/or equivalent experience.

• CFOT certification and/or equivalent experience.

• 1 year of experience reading, interpreting, and working from engineering documentation and/or drawings.

• Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware, and clean room requirements.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment.

• Prior military service is a plus.

Why Work Here?

We promote from within and offer ample room for growth. Our mission is to provide fast, affordable connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world through our low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network. Join a company with the capacity, flexibility, and performance to serve a wide range of customers.

Work Environment

Work in an Amazon manufacturing environment that builds satellites. Available shifts include Front Half Nights (Sunday - Wednesday, 4pm - 2:30am) and Back Half Nights (Wednesday - Saturday, 4pm - 2:30am). This role may require standing for long periods, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Flexibility in working/commuting between site locations is also required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kirkland, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/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 Kirkland,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.