Aerospace Assembly Technician I - Entry-Level

Amro Fabricating Corporation•Mukilteo, WA

14h•$23 - $31

About The Position

The Assembly Technician supports hands-on production, engineering, and manufacturing activities by performing mechanical assembly, assisting with testing, and contributing to hardware packaging and shipping. The role helps ensure components and assemblies meet technical requirements and production timelines, working directly with engineering staff, manufacturing teams, and quality personnel in a fast-paced environment. This position is part of Karman Space & Defense’s Hypersonics and Strategic Missile Defense business, which designs, develops, and delivers missile systems for hypersonic and strategic missile defense missions. The role requires U.S. person status under U.S. export control laws, including U.S. citizens and nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Requirements

Experience using basic hand and power tools, with strong mechanical aptitude.
Basic understanding of hand tools and willingness to expand technical skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Self-motivated, positive, team-oriented attitude, and ability to work independently.
Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Ability to safely use chemicals, adhesives, and solvents by following procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Valid driver’s license.
U.S. person status as defined under U.S. export control laws.

Nice To Haves

Typically two or more years of experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or a related production environment.
Experience with surface preparation of metallic or composite materials.
Experience with foreign object debris (FOD) controls.
Experience with electrostatic discharge (ESD)-sensitive hardware or clean room environments.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical assembly using verbal and written instructions, including fastening, bonding, and riveting.
Support engineering testing and manufacturing activities.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.
Use chemicals, adhesives, and solvents as required.
Use the Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to track hardware and support on-time job completion.
Assist with test setup and execution.
Support packaging and shipping of hardware and equipment.
Follow safety and security procedures and report potentially unsafe conditions.