Manufacturing Associate

Aerotek • Kent, WA • 3h ago

Job Title: Manufacturing Associate

Job Description

As a Manufacturing Associate, you will be trained to manufacture titanium and steel compression springs while learning a variety of production and inspection skills. This role involves hands-on machine work, attention to detail, teamwork, and a strong commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

Learn Spring Coiling by Production Engineering specifications.

Trim springs using vertical band saws, cold saws, horizontal saws, or punch presses.

Conduct dry grinding, water grinding, and wet sanding operations.

Clean springs per work instructions.

Fixture for heat treat and perform deburring, grit blasting, and light assembly.

Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and measuring equipment.

Perform continuous inspection and quality checks at each stage of production.

Accurately document inspections and production steps on Travelers.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area daily.

Work closely with team leads, coworkers, and quality inspectors.

Demonstrate a positive attitude, integrity, and ability in line with company values.

Essential Skills

Ability to learn and pass Level 1 Spring Maker written, hands-on, and math tests.

Learn precision measuring using calipers, height gauges, protractors, radius blocks, and pin gauges.

Complete required Blueprint Reading training.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Self-motivated and dependable.

Strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Ability to multi-task and stay organized.

Detail-oriented with good common sense.

Visual and spatial thinking ability.

Basic hand-tool or machine experience preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a four-day workweek with consistent hours and a competitive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid holiday observance. Benefit from hands-on training and skill development in a company dedicated to quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

This position involves light to moderate physical work in an indoor manufacturing environment. Expect to stand for extended periods, frequently handle, grasp, push, and pull weights ranging from 5-25 lbs. Engage in regular bending, stooping, reaching, and use of foot controls, with occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. and rare lifting up to 50 lbs. Use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection, is required. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 10-hour shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $37.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Kent,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.

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