Assembler Technician I

Department: Production

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Travel Requirements: 0%

Location: Tukwila, WA

Pay Range: $18 - $19

Description of Benefits: 8 paid holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance for employees and their family, life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, 401(k) retirement plan, discretionary bonuses, and professional training and development opportunities

Paid time off includes a progressive PTO program. After 90 days of service, 9 days of PTO which may be carried over to next service year. At anniversary date, 16 PTO days are given. PTO is accrued on a schedule of one additional day per year up to five years, thereafter, one additional day for every two years, to a maximum PTO accrual of 26 days after 16 years of service. Maximum PTO carryover to the following year is current year PTO accrual.

Heatcon Composite Systems has been involved in the support of advanced composite repairs since 1981. For over 40 years, we’ve committed our time and product development to improving composite repair processes.

As a leading global manufacturer and supplier of aerospace composite repair equipment, we provide a full range of hot bonders, accessories, technical and training services, and materials for the repair of composite structures.

We specialize in working with Aircraft Manufacturers (OEMs), Defense Organizations, Commercial Airlines, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities by providing them with the expertise and tools to repair composite flight controls and other main aircraft parts. Our experience and knowledge allows us to continuously provide innovate solutions for the advancement of composite repair technology.

We are looking for an Assembler Technician I to assemble electro-mechanical equipment, wire harnesses, and accessories in accordance with provided documentation (work instructions, schematics, pictures, and special instructions) and standard manufacturing procedures. Test and analyze individually assembled components prior to in-process inspection.

• Perform assembly of manufactured electro-mechanical equipment (face plates, base blates, sub-assemblies, wiring, and circuitry) in accordance with provided documentation (schematics, pictures, and special instructions) and standard manufacturing procedures.
• Provide input for production process improvement.
• Test and troubleshoot manufactured assemblies and equipment to correct abnormal conditions before presenting completed bonder to quality control.
• Perform facilities maintenance, upgrades, and new installations, as directed.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Participate in work area clean-up activity at end of day and end of week.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation including work orders and time clock punches.
• Document and account for all materials used and time expended.
• Verify bills of materials to reflect actural parts used or configuration changes.
• Initiate Non-conformance Reports (NCRs) parts and required documentation and submit to the appropriate department.
• Maintain expected productivity and quality standards that make financial returns possible for the Company to continue to provide excellent service to our customers and job opportunities and career growth for our staff.

• Completion of a six-month electronics, electrical, or mechanical training program or one year of technical/electrical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to assemble and self-test electro-mechanical equipment and perform quality control functions.
• Ability to use a personal computer to perform light data entry.
• May be required to upload embedded software programs.
• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple instructions.
• Ability to effectively relay information one-on-one to other employees and management.
• Ability to apply concepts of arithmetic and algebra.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and have excellent hand-to-eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required fingers, hands, and arms to manipulate and shuffle documents and use writing instruments. The employee is regularly required to walk, stand, balance, sit for prolonged periods, speak clearly, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, reach, bend and crouch. The employee must regularly turn and twist while holding 25 pounds and lift and/or move 35 pounds.
  1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heatcon Composite Systems is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at (206) 575 – 1333 X 5625.

Heatcon Composite Systems is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race (including traits historically associated or perceived to be associated with race including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles including afros, braids, locks and twists); religion, color; national origin; age sex (including sexual orientation or transgender status); marital status; honorably discharged veteran or military status; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; citizenship or immigration status; the presence of a sensory, physical, or mental disability; status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; or on any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.