A&P Sheetmetal Mechanic

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic aerospace company in Kent, WA, is seeking an experienced assembly specialist to join their team. You will be responsible for precision assembly of aerospace hardware, ensuring safety, precision, and quality. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of experience in aerospace integration and must be U.S. citizens or holders of a Green Card. Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in precision assembly or aerospace hardware integration required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/blueprints.
• Physically able to climb and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components.
• Drill precision holes and install tolerance fasteners.
• Collaborate with engineers to review designs and support testing.

Skills

Precision assembly

Drilling

Reading drawings/blueprints

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Standard tools

Fabrication equipment

Job description

Overview

Location: Kent, WA 98032
Duration: 3 Months (Possible Extension)

Job Overview

Join a dynamic team building launch vehicles, spacecraft, and launch systems. You’ll work on manufacturing, assembly, and testing of aerospace hardware while ensuring safety, precision, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components
• Drill precision holes and install tolerance fasteners
• Work from engineering drawings and follow detailed work instructions
• Collaborate with engineers to review designs and support testing
• Plan and execute complex mechanical installations
• Safely handle hazardous systems and high-pressure equipment
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure procedural compliance

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3–5+ years in precision assembly or aerospace hardware integration
• Proficiency in drilling, close-tolerance fasteners, and structural assembly
• Ability to read and interpret drawings/blueprints
• Skilled with standard tools, fabrication equipment, and Microsoft Office
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, refugee, or asylee
• Physically able to climb, work in restricted areas, and lift up to 25 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years aerospace or launch vehicle integration experience
• A&P license or equivalent propulsion system assembly experience
• Familiarity with hydraulic/pneumatic systems, heavy-lift equipment, and 3D measurement tools
• Knowledge of rocket propellants and CAD tools (CREO preferred)

Prescreen Questions

• Experience drilling precision holes? Materials worked on?
• Experience with countersinking and installing tolerance fasteners?
• Hydraulic or precision assembly experience?
• Experience working from drawings?