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Aerotek
Assembly Technician
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What they do
A Production Fabricator or Assembler constructs and assembles a wide range of products, such as engines, computers, aircraft, ships, boats, toys, electronic devices, and control panels, as well as the individual parts that make up these products.
$38,398 / year median in the U.S.
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Production /
Assembly Technician Shift:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Key Responsibilities- Assemble mechanical and fluid systems including pressure vessels, piping, valves, and heat exchangers
- Perform tubing and piping integration including routing, bending, cutting, and fitting
- Execute high-quality plumbing of test systems and subsea hardware (Swagelok, compression fittings, welded systems, etc.)
- Install sensors, instrumentation, and support hardware for test readiness
- Perform pressure testing, leak checking, and system validation (hydrostatic and pneumatic)
- Support system bring-up and debugging alongside engineering teams
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and assembly documentation
- Identify and resolve fit-up, tolerance, and integration issues in real time
- Drive clean, organized, and repeatable build processes on the floor
- Document builds, test setups, and issues for engineering and QA traceability
- Support rapid prototyping and iteration under tight timelines
- Maintain a safe working environment when operating high-pressure and high-temperature systems Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, fluid systems, or integration roles
- Demonstrated experience assembling and testing complex mechanical or fluid systems
- Strong experience with tubing, piping, fittings, and fluid system integration
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and P&IDs
- Experience with pressure testing, leak detection, and system validation
- Strong mechanical intuition and ability to troubleshoot integration issues quickly
- High attention to detail and craftsmanship in assembly work
- Track record of working effectively in fast-paced, prototype-driven environments
- High ownership mindset and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with engineers Preferred Skills
- Experience with orbital tube welding and/or other high-reliability welding processes
- Experience in high-pressure systems, process piping, or thermal systems
- Experience in marine, subsea, aerospace, or energy hardware environments
- Familiarity with Swagelok or equivalent fluid system standards and best practices
- Light fabrication and manual machining experience (lathe, mill, drill press)
- Experience supporting test operations and building custom test infrastructure
- Familiarity with cleanliness standards and contamination control for fluid systems
- Ability to contribute to fixture design and integration tooling
- EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal preferred)
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with refrigeration/HVAC systems
- Comfort diagnosing electrical/mechanical issues and reading wiring diagrams
Pay Range:
$40-50/hr Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.