Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

The Manufacturing Technician performs aerospace manufacturing and assembly tasks, including conformal coating, masking, painting, mechanical and electrical assembly, and hand soldering. You follow detailed work instructions, drawings, and quality standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and fast-paced work environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform aerospace manufacturing and assembly tasks such as conformal coating, masking, painting, mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, and hand soldering.
• Read, interpret, and follow detailed work instructions, drawings, blueprints, and specifications to complete tasks accurately and consistently.
• Use hand tools and basic manufacturing equipment safely and effectively to assemble, coat, paint, and finish components.
• Carry out detailed masking and coating or painting work, including color matching, industrial painting, printing, lamination, and coating operations as required.
• Operate and support processes involving printing machines, spray guns, and related coating or finishing equipment.
• Apply basic soldering techniques to assemble or repair electronic or mechanical components, following applicable standards and guidelines.
• Inspect work for quality, accuracy, and completeness, ensuring products meet aerospace and internal quality standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working with chemicals, paints, adhesives, and other materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of materials and chemicals.
• Adapt to a fast-paced production environment by managing multiple priorities and adjusting to changing work assignments or schedules.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership by taking action to address issues, improve processes, and resolve problems without waiting for direction.
• Communicate effectively with team members and leadership to report issues, suggest improvements, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in required safety and job-related training and apply learned practices consistently on the job.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing, assembly, painting, soldering, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience using hand tools and basic manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
• Ability to perform detailed masking and coating or painting work with high accuracy and consistency.
• Basic soldering experience and comfort working with soldering tools and processes.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work safely with personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow established safety procedures.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized and manage multiple tasks or priorities.
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset with a willingness to take initiative and ownership of tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, electronics, or military manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Experience with color matching, industrial painting, printing, lamination, and coating processes.
• Familiarity with operating printing machines, spray guns, and related coating or painting equipment.
• Ability to recognize and address problems independently, taking action without being asked.
• Optimistic, solution-oriented approach to challenges, focusing on fixing issues rather than assigning blame.
• Preference for fast-paced, flexible, and hands-on work environments.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing safety and technical training.

Why Work Here?

You join a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment that values initiative, ownership, and a solution-focused mindset. The culture emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and personal accountability, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills and take on meaningful responsibilities. You receive structured safety and job training, clear expectations, and support from leadership to perform at your best while contributing to high-quality aerospace products.

Work Environment

This role is based in an assembly environment with regular exposure to typical manufacturing conditions, including noise, dust, fumes, and other airborne particles. You may experience skin and inhalation contact with various sealants, paints, adhesives, liquid nitrogen, MEK, and other chemicals used during assembly or cleaning of parts. Industry-standard safety equipment is provided, and specific areas are clearly marked where PPE is required. Comprehensive safety training is provided in accordance with applicable laws, industry standards, and company policies. The position follows a 2nd shift schedule: Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., and every other Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 Everett,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.