Aerospace Assembler I - Weekend Shift (36 Hrs. + 4 Comp Hrs.)

SEKISUI Aerospace Corporation; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Overtime opportunities

Shift differentials

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

SEKISUI Aerospace Corporation in Renton, WA is seeking an Assembler to work on a moving line or bench, performing finish assembly of aerospace composite products. The role involves manual tools, insulation work, sanding, and light riveting; strong attention to detail is essential.

The position offers weekend hours (Fri-Sun) with a 4:30PM finish, competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, and 4 compensatory hours.

Qualifications

• Fine hand motor skills required for precise assembly.
• Attention to detail essential for quality workmanship.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with quick learning capability.
• Basic math skills for measurements and checks.

Responsibilities

• Follow job traveler instructions to assemble parts using small hand tools, bonding adhesives and assembly jigs.
• Hand wraps insulation blankets, using utility knives, foam insulation, and insulation tape.
• Performs light sanding and abrading of composite, plastic, and some metal components.
• May perform some light riveting using rivet squeezes and pop rivet guns.

Skills

Fine hand motor skills

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and quick learner

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Job description

Work 36 hours and get paid for 40!

Weekend Shift Schedule:

4:00AM - 4:30PM, Friday - Sunday

Pay Range:

$22.25 - $26.25 DOE (FT Non-Exempt) + 4 Comp Hours

Why You'll Love It Here

At SEKISUI Aerospace, you’ll work alongside skilled professionals supporting world-class aerospace programs. We offer competitive pay, benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a workplace where craftsmanship and teamwork are valued every day. You’ll join a team that supports major aerospace programs and values craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive pay, benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute to products that literally take flight.

• Paid, hands-on training to help you build your skills from day one.
• Opportunities for advancement — many of our supervisors started in this role.
• Competitive hourly pay, overtime opportunities, and shift differentials.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

SEKISUI Aerospace strives to provide an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve even more demanding challenges. We are committed to excellence, managing our company with Integrity, Dignity & Respect, Trust, Engagement in all that we do, and Passion to get the job done to the best of our abilities.

Benefits

• Medical (free employee-only coverage and low-cost options available)
• Dental, Vision, Prescription
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• 8 Paid Holidays plus closed (with pay) for a week during the winter break!
• 15 days per year accrued Vacation/Sick time. Accrued time is available for immediate use; prorated first year

Position

The Assembler works according to task time on a moving line or bench, performing finish assembly processes to mass-produce commercial aircraft composite products.

The individual is experienced, semi-skilled worker who operates machines, factory-related processing equipment, or vehicles. Has acquired skills from training and work experience, has limited autonomy, and works under moderate supervision. Achieves competency with skills assigned to this level.

Responsibilities

• Follow job traveler instructions to assemble parts using small hand tools, bonding adhesives and assembly jigs.
• Hand wraps insulation blankets, using utility knives, foam insulation, and insulation tape.
• Performs light sanding and abrading of composite, plastic, and some metal components.
• May perform some light riveting using rivet squeezes and pop rivet guns.

Required Qualifications

• Fine hand motor skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skill both written and verbal.
• Self- motivated and quick learner.
• Basic math skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of process specifications.
• Bonding experience.
• Ability to utilize measuring equipment, including scales and calipers.
• Small Tools

Education

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.

Experience

• Two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Working Conditions

While performing the typical duties of this job, employees will experience the conditions noted below. PPE is provided to protect employees against physical harm or hazards in the workplace environment.

• Usually work indoors. These sites may not be temperature controlled
• Exposure to loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Exposure to hazardous equipment
• Exposure to contaminants
• Shared workspaces with other employees
• Requires handling objects of up to 30 lbs.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and bending
• Standing and/or walking for 8 to 12 or more hours per day (varies based on role, shift, and overtime)

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Required PPE provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee’s position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the production floor. Appropriate PPE must be worn by all employees when on the production floor.

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Full Face Shield
• Gloves (Latex, Rubber, Chemical Resistant, General Duty)
• Protective Apron
• Respirator
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Pre-Employment Drug And Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People With Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please Call If You Need An Accommodation

Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: 425-235-2750

Sumner Operations: 253-863-7868

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process must be completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site .

Export Control Requirements

This position must meet (ITAR) export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Pay

SEKISUI Aerospace is required by Washington law to include the pay for this role when hiring a Washington resident. Pay may be higher or lower for non-resident WA employees, based on the market data for their region, allowing us to pay employees competitively in different geographic markets.

Please note that the pay rate shown above is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Our Values

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.

Learn more about us here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/about

View all our job postings here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/careers