Hardware Insertion Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Hardware Insertion Technician Job Description

The Hardware Insertion Technician supports a growing manufacturing team by installing hardware components into fabricated metal parts in alignment with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and established quality standards. This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to producing high-quality products in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment.

• Install hardware components, including PEM nuts, studs, standoffs, inserts, and fasteners into fabricated metal parts according to specifications.
• Operate hardware insertion presses and related production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, engineering drawings, and assembly instructions to determine hardware requirements and installation methods.
• Verify hardware type, size, location, and placement to ensure full compliance with engineering and customer specifications.
• Perform visual and dimensional quality inspections using measuring tools such as calipers, gauges, micrometers, and tape measures.
• Identify, document, and report non-conforming materials, hardware, or production issues to appropriate team members.
• Complete production documentation accurately and maintain quality records in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with assembly, packaging, material handling, and other production processes as needed to support overall workflow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, following all safety guidelines and housekeeping standards.
• Work collaboratively with production, quality, and engineering teams to achieve daily production goals and support continuous improvement.
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance practices to meet manufacturing standards.
• Use mechanical hand tools and equipment correctly and safely as part of daily tasks.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to work confidently with hand tools and production equipment.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations for accurate measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and a clear commitment to quality and precision.
• Ability to read and follow work orders, assembly instructions, and basic technical information.
• Reliable attendance and a consistently positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Capability to perform visual inspection and basic quality control checks.
• Comfort working in a hands-on mechanical and fabrication setting.

• Previous experience in manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, or production environments.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with hardware insertion equipment and PEM hardware.
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and tape measures.
• Background in quality control or quality assurance within a production or food industry setting.
• Understanding of metal fabrication processes and production workflows.
• Ability to perform frequent lifting of up to 35 pounds safely.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to perform frequent reaching, grasping, bending, and repetitive hand movements.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels and exposure to moving equipment.

Join a growing manufacturing team that values quality, precision, and collaboration in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You will work alongside production, quality, and engineering professionals who support continuous learning and skill development. The workplace emphasizes safety, reliability, and a positive attitude, offering opportunities to build mechanical and fabrication expertise while contributing directly to the creation of high-quality products.

This role operates in a manufacturing setting within a fast-paced, hands-on metal fabrication environment. You will work around hardware insertion presses and other production equipment, with regular exposure to fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and moving machinery. Noise levels range from moderate to high, and you will spend most of the shift standing and walking, with frequent lifting up to 35 pounds, as well as reaching, grasping, bending, and repetitive hand movements. The environment follows established safety and housekeeping standards to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workspace.

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Moxee,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.