Job Title: Assistant Masker
Job Description
The Assistant Masker packages and wraps finished aerospace products while supporting masking operations in a fast-paced production environment. You will work as part of a collaborative team, helping wherever needed on the shop floor and in the warehouse. This role offers an excellent entry point into the aerospace finishing industry, with opportunities to cross-train in packaging, masking, anodizing, and plating for potential long-term growth.
Responsibilities
Package and wrap finished aerospace products according to written instructions and established procedures.
Assist with masking parts for various metal finishing processes, including anodizing, plating, and coating, as needed.
Follow detailed written work instructions, job travelers, and production documentation accurately.
Support cross-training efforts by learning both packaging and masking tasks to provide flexibility across departments.
Work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment to meet daily output and quality goals.
Handle parts and materials carefully to prevent damage and ensure they meet quality and customer requirements.
Perform general shop duties outside of the warehouse, including cleaning, organizing, and maintaining a safe and orderly work area.
Operate production or packaging machinery as required, using prior machine operator experience to support manufacturing operations.
Collaborate with team members and supervisors, communicate issues promptly, and assist wherever needed on the production floor.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working around manufacturing equipment and metal finishing processes.
Essential Skills
Ability to read and follow written instructions accurately.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced production facility.
Willingness to perform other shop duties outside of the warehouse, including clean-up and general support tasks.
Machine operator experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help in different areas as needed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Forklift certification is a plus and may be used to move materials and finished products.
Experience in general manufacturing, assembly, or production environments.
Interest in cross-training across packaging, masking, anodizing, and plating operations.
Comfort working around metal finishing, coating, and testing processes.
Why Work Here?
You will join a long-established metal finishing organization recognized as one of the largest in the United States, offering a stable and secure work environment. The company emphasizes continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing practices, providing opportunities to learn modern production methods. There is significant room for growth both locally and nationally, allowing motivated employees to build long-term careers and advance into specialized areas such as anodizing, plating, and masking within a supportive and growth-oriented culture.
Work Environment
The role is based in a spacious, modern metal finishing and plating facility that supports aerospace, defense, commercial, industrial, recreational, and electronics markets across North America and Europe. The site operates as a high-volume, fast-paced production environment and utilizes Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices. You will be around a wide range of processes, including mechanical operations such as shot peening, polishing, and abrasive blasting; aluminum processing such as multiple anodize chemistries, chemical conversion coating, and hard anodize; electrolytic plating including chrome, titanium cadmium, cadmium, zinc-nickel, and other finishes; coatings and paints such as primers, fuel tank coatings, topcoats, dry lubricants, and intumescent coatings; non-destructive testing such as fluorescent penetrant, magnetic particle, and nital etch; and additional processes including zinc spray, magnesium processing, and passivation. The environment is production-oriented, with typical manufacturing noise and activity, and requires adherence to safety procedures and appropriate shop attire and protective equipment while working around machinery, chemicals, and finishing equipment.
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 $18.50 - $18.50/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 Jun 12, 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.
