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Mechanical Technician I (A Shift)

Kent, WA 98032

Posted: 05/01/2024 Employment Type: Contract Department: Blue Origin - Contract Job Number: 28779 Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title:  Mechanical Technician I (A Shift)

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Mechanical Technician I contract opportunity with our client in Kent, WA.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Work directly with research and development of hardware for various advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Assist in assembling and supporting testing of hardware for various advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality
  • Bring rough sketches, technical drawings, and verbal instructions to life
  • Work from sketches or CAD drawings

Job Qualifications:
  • 1+ years’ experience in aerospace or related fields
  • Excellent mechanical ability and understanding
  • Knowledge of electronics and measurement system, including calipers, required; knowledge of common shop tools, manual metalworking machines, and other power equipment
  • Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate differing opinions in a collaborative environment without conflict among other team members
  • Knowledge in the use of 3-D CAD tools to view models for assembly
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and standards
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.

Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience in a R&D environment, AKA working in a dynamic workplace with regularly changing needs
  • Experience with metallic structure fabrication such as precision drilling, cutting, and assembly
  • Experience with installation and maintenance of instrumentation and harness assemblies
  • Experience operating heavy lifting equipment such as cranes and forklifts around flight-critical hardware
  • Familiarity with tube fabrication (bend, flare, fittings, etc) and pressurized system safety


Job Details:
  • 6 Month Contract
  • Location: Kent, WA
  • Pay Rate: $32.40/hr
  • ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.


Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is a niche provider of top Engineering and IT talent to product development companies nationwide. Protingent exists to make a positive impact and contribution to the lives of others as well as our community by providing relevant, rewarding, and exciting work opportunities for our candidates.

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