Mechanical Assembler

At AST, we enhance the efficiency, productivity, and safety of flexible  aseptic manufacturing processes for the worldwide Life Science Industry by offering innovative products, services, and solutions. 

Do you want to contribute to a shared vision and mission? Would you like to bring your unique talents to have a significant impact with a growing company? At AST we strive to build a workplace that enables every team member to meet and exceed their capabilities. We set our expectations high and provide the environment and resources necessary to bring out the very best.

Competitive compensation range for onsite WA applicants is $30.38 to $38.00/hour. All applicants are welcome to apply.  

Employee benefits include: Medical (HSA & PPO), Paid Dental, Vision, HSA account with employer contribution, (eligible the first of the month following your date of hire), Long/Short term disability, 401(K) (Traditional & Roth options) with up to 5% company match (eligible 90 days after date of hire), Education Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday, and bonus potential. All benefits on this page are subject to change.

Key Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assemble industrial machinery according to assembly drawings, procedures, and direction from others. Should have both electrical and mechanical assembly aptitude.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues.
• Test machinery to ensure accuracy before shipping to the customer.
• Drill and tap holes at assembly.
• Redline engineered drawings when corrections are required.
• Organize fixtures used during assembly.
• Drive a forklift and utilize overhead cranes.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Participate in field installations, as needed.
• Occasionally perform rework machining tasks on a manual mill or lathe.
• Assist in developing procedures to ensure quality and increased productivity.
• Follow all departmental procedures and work instructions. Maintain a clean and organized work area daily. Organize and store machining fixtures for future use.
• Maintain a safe work environment through ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Report safety related discrepancies and recommend corrective action to prevent, to correct and to eliminate safety hazards.
• Travel to client sites for installation and repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a qualified assembly and repair technician.
• Must be able to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience in a made to order, engineered to order manufacturing environment a plus.
• Quality conscious with the ability to meet productivity goals.
• Self-motivated, energetic, dependable, honest, and thorough.
• Eager to cooperate with others with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to change direction and handle multiple responsibilities and tasks.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance required.
• Ability to sit or stand continuously for up to 8 hours per day required.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel and reach out and above shoulders required.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, to meet customer deadlines as required.
• Ability to safely use ladders and multilevel work platforms.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally up to 30%. Must be able to travel with little or no advance notice.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take and successfully pass a drug test. This is a safety sensitive position, and does require pre-employment drug testing, including testing for marijuana and THC.
• Must be willing to submit and successfully pass a background check.

AST is proud of our team. Providing challenging and rewarding work, with opportunities for personal/professional development is our key to this longevity.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Tacoma, WA.

AST is an equal opportunity employer.