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 following Production Engineering specifications.
• Trim springs using vertical band saws, cold saws, horizontal saws, or punch presses.
• Perform Dry Grinding, Water Grinding, and Wet Sanding operations.
• Clean springs according to work instructions.
• Set fixtures for heat treatment.
• Deburr, grit blast, and perform light assembly using belt sanders.
• Utilize hand tools, pneumatic tools, and measuring equipment.
• Conduct continuous inspections and quality checks at each stage of production.
• Accurately document inspections and production steps on Travelers.
• Log in and out of job operations for tracking and quoting purposes.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area daily.
• Work closely with team leads, coworkers, and quality inspectors.
• Demonstrate the companys 3 As: Attitude, Aptitude, and Ability.

• 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.
• 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.

• Blueprint reading.
• Experience with grinding, wet sanding, deburring, and light assembly.

Enjoy a four-day workweek with consistent hours. Take advantage of 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.

Work Environment

This position involves light to moderate physical work in an indoor manufacturing environment. You will be standing for extended periods and frequently handling, grasping, pushing, and pulling weights between 5-25 lbs. Regular bending, stooping, reaching, and use of foot controls are expected, with occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. and rare lifting up to 50 lbs. Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection, is required. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday, from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with 10-hour shifts.

Job Type & Location

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

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Renton,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

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.