Assembly Technician I

Karman Space & Defense; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking Assembly Technicians in Mukilteo, WA, for hands-on assembly and support roles in engineering and manufacturing. Responsibilities include mechanical assembly, reading blueprints, and supporting engineering testing.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma, experience with hand tools, and a strong work ethic. Join us to help tackle mission-critical projects in aerospace and defense!

Qualifications

• Physical requirements include standing for extended periods and occasional heavy lifting.
• Must have valid driver's license and be a U.S. Citizen.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly according to instructions.
• Support engineering testing and manufacturing efforts.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
• Assist with packaging and shipping of hardware and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with basic hand and power tools

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ERP Systems (Epicor)

Job description

Summary

We are looking for Assembly Technicians at all levels of experience for a hands‑on work environment performing a variety of tasks to support the engineering, manufacturing and production teams. Daily responsibilities may include production assembly, engineering assembly, receiving support, packaging and shipping. Previous experience with electromechanical assembly, ESD sensitive hardware, or a clean room environment is encouraged. The Assembly Technician reports to the Technician Lead.

About Us

Karman Space & Defense provides concept‑to‑production solutions for mission‑critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission‑critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement*

What You Will Do

• Performs mechanical assembly according to verbal and written instructions including fastening, bonding, and riveting
• Supports engineering testing, manufacturing efforts
• Reads and understands blueprints, schematics and technical diagrams
• Uses chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required
• Works with the ERP (Epicor) system to track hardware, and ensure jobs are completed on time
• Assists with test setup and execution when needed
• Assists with packaging and shipping of hardware and equipment
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions

What We Are Looking For

• Required Education: High School diploma
• Required Experience: Experience with basic hand and power tools, strong mechanical aptitude
• Possesses a strong desire to work in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
• Typically possesses: >2 years experience in aerospace, defense experience, or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrates an exceptional work ethic, attitude and willingness to learn
• Physical requirements of this position include moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods of time, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience working with FOD
• Previous experience with ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
• Experience working in a high‑paced, challenging work environment with high attention to detail work

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

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