Assembler II

Job Description

Job Description

Aerospace Assembly II

Location: Woodinville, WA

Workplace Type: On-Site

Department: Operations / Assembly

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:45 PM

Pay Range: $20.00–$32.75/hour, depending on experience

Experience Required: 3+ years of aerospace or mechanical assembly experience

Position Summary

A confidential aerospace manufacturing client in Woodinville, WA is seeking an experienced Aerospace Assembly II to support operations and production assembly. This role performs a variety of mechanical assembly operations on major aerospace structures, mechanisms, and structural subassemblies.

The Assembly  II will assemble components such as doors, mechanisms, rudders, flaps, stabilizers, and related aerospace subassemblies. This position requires the ability to align parts using jigs, templates, and fixtures; perform fitting and fastening operations; use hand tools and measuring devices; and follow manufacturing orders, drawings, work instructions, and quality procedures.

The ideal candidate will have strong aerospace or mechanical assembly experience, good manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to work with close tolerances in a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform mechanical assembly operations on aerospace structures, mechanisms, and structural subassemblies.

- Assemble components such as doors, mechanisms, rudders, flaps, stabilizers, and other related aerospace assemblies.

- Layout parts according to manufacturing orders, drawings, and assembly instructions.

- Verify part quantities, assembly instructions, and work order requirements before beginning work.

- Align parts on jigs using templates, fixtures, and related setup tools.

- Pull required tools, jigs, templates, and fixtures for setups, and return or replace them when work is complete.

- Perform minor part-fitting operations such as filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, riveting, drilling, and reaming.

- Perform riveting, nutplate installation, bonding, bushing installation, and bearing installation with instruction.

- Use designated machines and hand tools as required with minimal supervision.

- Measure parts using micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices to verify dimensions and close tolerances.

- Modify incomplete or completed assemblies as needed to incorporate approved structural changes.

- Monitor and verify quality according to applicable quality control procedures.

- Package and box assemblies for shipment according to work orders and customer specifications.

- Follow assembly processes, procedures, and applicable quality management system requirements.

- Enter or support computer-based MRP data entry as needed.

- Assist with special projects as assigned.

- Help or train others when required.

- Maintain good attendance, professional communication, teamwork, and a clean, safe work area.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent required.

- 3+ years of aerospace or mechanical assembly experience required.

- Experience with riveting, nutplate installation, bonding, bushing installation, and bearing installation preferred.

- Basic math skills.

- Ability to learn and apply blueprint reading.

- Ability to learn and follow Tier II-level aerospace assembly concepts and procedures.

- Ability to read, follow, and interpret planning documents and work order instructions.

- Ability to use a variety of manufacturing tools and measuring devices.

- Good manual dexterity and ability to maintain close tolerances.

- Basic English language skills.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Good attendance and positive attitude.

- Ability to communicate professionally and work cooperatively with others.

- Willingness to learn and help train others when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

- Prior aerospace assembly experience.

- Experience assembling structural components, doors, mechanisms, rudders, flaps, stabilizers, or similar aerospace subassemblies.

- Experience using jigs, templates, fixtures, hand tools, and measuring devices.

- Experience with computer-based MRP data entry.

- Experience working in a quality-controlled aerospace manufacturing environment.

- Experience packaging or preparing completed assemblies for shipment according to work orders or customer specifications.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive assembly tasks throughout the shift.

- Ability to use hands and fingers to handle tools, parts, fasteners, fixtures, and measuring devices.

- Ability to perform detailed work requiring manual dexterity and close tolerance control.

- Ability to work around production equipment, tools, fixtures, jigs, and aerospace components.

- Ability to wear required PPE and follow all safety procedures.

- Additional physical requirements may apply based on site and department needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a dependable aerospace assembler with hands-on experience building mechanical or structural assemblies. This person should be comfortable following manufacturing orders, drawings, and work instructions; using hand tools and measuring tools; and performing detailed assembly work with close tolerances.

The strongest candidates will have aerospace assembly experience, strong attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and experience with riveting, nutplates, bonding, bushings, bearings, fixtures, jigs, and quality-controlled assembly processes