**Job Title: Mechanical Assembler I** **Job Description** The Mechanical Assembler I is responsible for assembling mechanical components and systems, ensuring all parts fit correctly and are suitable for the final product. This role involves working with various tools and equipment to connect, align, and secure parts according to specifications. **Responsibilities** + Interpret engineering blueprints and technical terms to accurately assemble mechanical devices and components. + Perform quality checks on parts and materials used in production to ensure adherence to company standards. + Manage inventory of parts and tools used in the assembling process. + Test finished products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards. + Assist in installing and integrating mechanical components into larger assemblies or systems as directed by supervisors or lead assemblers. + Clean and finish assembled parts as needed, removing excess material or debris and ensuring a clean and presentable final product. + Maintain accurate records of assembly activities, including part numbers, quantities, and any deviations from standard procedures. **Essential Skills** + Assembly + Mechanical assembly + Mechanical + Blueprint + Hand tool + Power tool + Assembling + Schematic **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school diploma + 1+ year of mechanical assembling experience + Ability to read blueprints + Background in aerospace, defense, or cable assembly industries favored **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team where you have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects in a supportive and innovative environment. We value continuous learning and offer growth opportunities within the company. **Work Environment** This position operates on the 1st shift from 6am to 2pm, Monday through Friday. The work environment involves using various hand and power tools to assemble components, with a focus on precision and quality. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Kent, Washington. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr. 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 Kent,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.