Entry Level Assembler! (START ASAP)

Aerotek; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 68,770,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician to perform mechanical and cable assembly, wiring, and sub-assembly installation using hand and power tools. You will support wire technicians by handling simpler tasks, follow non-technical drawings, and help ensure wiring and mechanical components are correctly built in a busy shop.

Based in Mukilteo, WA, this contract position offers onsite work with a focus on building, wiring, and installing sub-assemblies while aligning with safety

Qualifications

• Experience operating hand tools and power tools in a production or construction environment.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to perform mechanical assembly tasks.
• Ability to follow non-technical assembly drawings and diagrams accurately.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and cable assembly.
• Proficiency in wire stripping and preparing wire harnesses.
• Ability to strip multi-conductor jackets and prepare cables for termination.
• Experience running wire and routing cable in assemblies.
• Ability to land correct wires into terminal blocks based on drawings.
• Comfort working around and on scissor lifts for building and installing sub-assemblies.
• Reliable work habits and willingness to work in a busy production shop.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of hand tools and power hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Strip wires and wire harnesses and install them into correctly labeled terminals.
• Assist wire technicians with pre-builds by handling simpler tasks so they can focus on more complex wiring work.
• Follow non-technical assembly drawings and diagrams to complete mechanical and wiring assemblies.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks, including building and wiring sub-assemblies.
• Run wire and route cable according to drawings and production requirements.
• Strip multi-conductor jackets and prepare cables for termination.
• Land correct wires into terminal blocks based on drawings and labeling requirements.
• Work in the scissor lift area to build, wire, and install sub-assemblies as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support a busy shop environment.
• Collaborate with production team members and adapt to different tasks as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical assembly

Cable/wire harness

Following drawings

Scissor lifts

Team collaboration

Safety practices

Wiring experience

Organization

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on mechanical and cable assembly, wiring, and installation of sub-assemblies using hand and power tools. You support wire technicians by handling simpler tasks, follow non-technical assembly drawings, and help ensure wiring and mechanical components are correctly built and installed in a busy, production-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of hand tools and power hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Strip wires and wire harnesses and install them into correctly labeled terminals.
• Assist wire technicians with pre-builds by handling simpler tasks so they can focus on more complex wiring work.
• Follow non-technical assembly drawings and diagrams to complete mechanical and wiring assemblies.
• Perform mechanical assembly tasks, including building and wiring sub-assemblies.
• Run wire and route cable according to drawings and production requirements.
• Strip multi-conductor jackets and prepare cables for termination.
• Land correct wires into terminal blocks based on drawings and labeling requirements.
• Work in the scissor lift area to build, wire, and install sub-assemblies as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support a busy shop environment.
• Collaborate with production team members and adapt to different tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience operating hand tools and power hand tools in a production or construction environment.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform mechanical assembly tasks.
• Ability to follow non-technical assembly drawings and diagrams accurately.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and cable assembly.
• Proficiency in wire stripping and preparing wire harnesses.
• Ability to strip multi-conductor jackets and prepare cables for termination.
• Experience running wire and routing cable in assemblies.
• Ability to land correct wires into terminal blocks based on drawings.
• Comfort working around and on scissor lifts for building and installing sub-assemblies.
• Reliable work habits and willingness to work in a busy production shop.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production, mechanical assembly, or construction environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools and equipment.
• Great attitude and strong willingness to learn new skills and adapt to different tasks.
• Ability to collaborate with wire technicians and broader production teams.
• Comfort working in a designated area within a busy shop environment.
• Flexibility to move between different work areas if certain skills are not a fit.

Why Work Here?

You join a flexible and supportive organization that tailors work to your strengths and helps you grow new skills. If a particular skill is not the right fit, you can transition to other areas instead of being sidelined. You benefit from regular company events at least once a month, contributing to a positive and engaging workplace culture, and enjoy flexibility in scheduling to support personal needs such as childcare.

Work Environment

You work base shift hours with flexibility available when needed, such as for childcare or other personal reasons. The role is based in a nice, modern building in Mukilteo near the Kamiak area. You operate in a busy shop where you have your own designated area near the lifts, focusing on building, wiring, and installing sub-assemblies. The environment is production-oriented, with frequent use of hand and power tools, mechanical assembly equipment, and scissor lifts, and you are expected to follow safety practices and maintain an organized workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Mukilteo, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Mukilteo,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.