Aerospace Assembler I - Weekend Shift (36 Hrs. + 4 Comp Hrs.)

Assembly Technician

SEKISUI Aerospace is searching for dependable, detail-oriented Assembly Technicians to join our growing team in Renton, WA. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in precision, and want a career connected to the aerospace industry, this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. If you're ready to build with purpose, we're ready to meet you!

Work 36 hours and get paid for 40!

Weekend Shift Schedule: 4:00AM - 4:30PM, Friday - Sunday

Pay Range: $22.25 - $26.25 DOE (FT Non-Exempt) + 4 Comp Hours

Why You'll Love It Here

At SEKISUI Aerospace, you'll work alongside skilled professionals supporting world-class aerospace programs. We offer competitive pay, benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a workplace where craftsmanship and teamwork are valued every day. You'll join a team that supports major aerospace programs and values craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive pay, benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute to products that literally take flight.

• Paid, hands-on training to help you build your skills from day one.
• Opportunities for advancement — many of our supervisors started in this role.
• Competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, and shift differentials.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve even more demanding challenges. We are committed to excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement in all that we do, and Passion to get the job done to the best of our abilities.

Benefits

• Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
• 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available for immediate use; prorated first year

Position

The Assembler works according to task time on a moving line or bench, performing finish assembly processes to mass-produce commercial aircraft composite products.

The individual is experienced, semi-skilled worker who operates machines, factory-related processing equipment, or vehicles. Has acquired skills from training and work experience, has limited autonomy, and works under moderate supervision. Achieves competency with skills assigned to this level.

Responsibilities

• Follow job traveler instructions to assemble parts using small hand tools, bonding adhesives and assembly jigs.
• Hand wraps insulation blankets, using utility knives, foam insulation, and insulation tape.
• Performs light sanding and abrading of composite, plastic, and some metal components.
• May perform some light riveting using rivet squeezes and pop rivet guns.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• Fine hand motor skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skill both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated and quick learner.
• Basic math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of process specifications.
• Bonding experience.
• Ability to utilize measuring equipment, including scales and calipers.
• Small Tools

Education

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Experience

• Two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Working Conditions

While performing the typical duties of this job, employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.

• Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature controlled
• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Exposure to hazardous equipment
• Exposure to contaminants
• Shared workspaces with other employees
• Requires handling objects of up to 30 lbs.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift, and overtime)

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee's position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Full Face Shield
• Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
• Protective Apron
• Respirator
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings:

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities:

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need an accommodation:

Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Sumner Operations: View phone number on click.appcast.io

E-Verify Statement:

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process must be completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.

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