Aerospace Production - Assembler - 1st Shift
Sekisui Aerospace
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SEKISUI Aerospace Corporation is seeking a dedicated assembler for our Renton, WA facility to build and finish aerospace composites on a production line. The role involves following precise instructions, using hand tools, bonding materials, and inspecting finished components for quality.
The position emphasizes safety, craftsmanship, and teamwork. Working hours are first shift with competitive pay up to $28.25 per hour, DOE, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred; manufacturing experience is a plus.
- In-depth attention to detail and good manual dexterity are essential.
- Ability to read and follow process instructions and job travelers.
Responsibilities
- Follow job traveler instructions to assemble parts using small hand tools, bonding adhesives and jigs.
- Hand wraps insulation blankets and uses utility knives and tape.
- Perform light sanding and abrading of composite, plastic, and metal components.
- May perform light riveting with rivet squeezes and pop rivet guns.
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Job description
At SEKISUI Aerospace, we don't just manufacture aircraft components; we help shape the future of flight. Our team members take pride in producing high-quality composite structures and assemblies that support some of the world's leading advanced composites manufacturing.
We are continuously seeking motivated, reliable, and safety-focused individuals to join our growing production team.
At SEKISUI Aerospace, you're not just filling a position, you're joining a team that takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and innovation.
When you walk through our doors, you become part of a company, helping shape the future of aerospace manufacturing while building a stronger future for yourself.
1st Shift Schedule: 4:00AM - 2:30PM; Monday - Thursday
Level I Pay Range: $22.25 - $26.25 DOE (FT Non-Exempt)
Level II Pay Range: $24.25 - $28.25 DOE (FT Non-Exempt)
You're not just filling a position, you're joining a team that takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and innovation.
When you walk through our doors, you become part of a company, helping shape the future of aerospace manufacturing while building a stronger future for yourself.
Because you're looking for more than just a job. You're looking for:
- A career with purpose
- A company that invests in its people
- Opportunities to learn and advance
- Competitive pay and benefits
- A team that values quality, safety, and innovation
- Medical
- 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
- Uncapped Referral Bonus Program - up to $700 per qualified hire.
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.
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.
- 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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Fine hand motor skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skill both written and verbal.
- Self- motivated and quick learner.
- Basic math skills.
- Understanding of process specifications.
- Bonding experience.
- Ability to utilize measuring equipment, including scales and calipers.
- Small Tools
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
- Two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment preferred.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Renton Operations, Corporate Headquarters: 425-235-2750
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.
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.
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.
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
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