Mechanical Technician

Technician Location: Kirkland, WA Job Type: Contract-to-Hire Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? We're not just manufacturing satelliteswe're shaping the future of global connectivity. We're looking for skilled Technicians to join our growing team across multiple departments. Whether you're an experienced aerospace professional or come from automotive, construction, or medical device manufacturing, this is your chance to make a real impact. What You'll Do Depending on your department, your day-to-day may include: Structural Assembly & Integration - Torquing bolts, using micrometers, harnessing, checking pins, and moving satellites. Material Handling - Operating pallet jacks, cranes, and specialized equipment to move components. Electrical & Mechanical Work - Splicing fiber optic cables, cable routing, sub-assembly installation, and mechanical testing. Precision Assembly - PCBA assembly, reading schematics, applying decals, and following detailed diagrams. Manufacturing Support - Using torque wrenches, hand tools, and SAP to complete tasks in a high-spec aerospace environment. What We're Looking For Required Skills: Previous manufacturing experience (aerospace preferred but not required). Ability to follow visual and written work instructions. Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with tools like torque wrenches. Comfort in reading blueprints, drawings, and schematics. Reliable attendance and a strong focus on quality. Preferred Backgrounds: Experience in aerospace, automotive, construction, or medical device manufacturing. Familiarity with SAP or similar systems. A passion for building thingsprofessionally or personally. Why Join Us? Career Growth - These are contract-to-hire roles with real potential for early conversion based on performance and attendance. Upward Mobility - The company is expanding rapidly and prioritizes internal promotions. Cutting-Edge Work - Be part of a team building satellites and advancing aerospace innovation. This is more than just a jobit's a chance to contribute to groundbreaking technology and be part of something truly impactful. Does this version fit your needs? Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/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 Kirkland,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.