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IMMEDIATE HIRING - 2nd Shift Composite Technician I

Aerotek

Mukilteo, WAContract$25/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$25/hr
Location
Mukilteo, WA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Composite Technician I joins an aerospace manufacturing team producing composite components from carbon fiber and other high-performance materials. The role performs layup, fabrication, preparation, curing, finishing, and inspection work. It is a contract position based in Mukilteo, Washington, with an onsite second-shift schedule Monday through Thursday, 3:00 PM to 1:30 AM.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand and Power ToolsBlueprint ReadingFollowing Detailed InstructionsMechanical AptitudeAttention to DetailAerospace ManufacturingComposite MaterialsCarbon FiberVacuum BaggingCuring ProcessesQuality InspectionPrecision ManufacturingProduction EnvironmentsShop Environments

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Composite Technician I

IMMEDIATE HIRING - 2nd Shift Composite Technician I

Aerospace Manufacturing | 4-Day Work Week

2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday | 3:00 PM - 1:30 AM

Start ASAP

Join an aerospace manufacturing team building advanced composite components using carbon fiber and other high-performance materials. This is a great opportunity for candidates with manufacturing, construction, assembly, aerospace, or technical experience who are looking to grow their skills in a specialized industry.

What You'll Do

  • Perform composite layup and fabrication processes

  • Prepare molds, tooling, and materials for production

  • Conduct vacuum bagging and curing operations

  • Trim, drill, sand, and finish composite parts

  • Read blueprints and work instructions

  • Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment

  • Inspect parts for quality and defects

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area

What We're Looking For

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Experience using hand and power tools

  • Ability to read blueprints and follow detailed instructions

  • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail

  • Ability to work 2nd shift hours

  • Manufacturing, construction, assembly, or technical experience preferred

Preferred Experience

  • Aerospace manufacturing

  • Composite materials or carbon fiber

  • Vacuum bagging or curing processes

  • Quality inspections and precision manufacturing

  • Production or shop environments

Why Apply?

  • Four-day work week

  • Three-day weekends

  • Aerospace industry experience

  • Career growth opportunities

  • Hands-on technical training

  • Stable long-term opportunity

  • Work on advanced aerospace components

Work Environment

  • Clean, organized aerospace manufacturing facility

  • Use of hand tools, power tools, ovens, and specialized production equipment

  • Safety-focused environment with required PPE

  • Team-oriented culture focused on quality and craftsmanship

Apply today. Immediate openings available for qualified candidates.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mukilteo,WA.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,526 open Manufacturing Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25/hr
  • Washington median$25–36/hr22 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–28/hr744 hourly ranges

This rate, $25/hr, is 19% below the Washington median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Manufacturing Technician hourly ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 30 open Manufacturing Technician jobs in Washington and 1,526 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
Manufacturing Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (843 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 747 of the 1,526 open Manufacturing Technician jobs (49%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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