Assembly and Glass Processing Technician

Job Title: Assembly and Glass Processing TechnicianLocation: Kent, WA, 100% onsiteDuration: 06+ MonthsHours: 6am - 2:30pm, Monday - FridayInterview Process: Phone screen by manager, then onsite interviewPosition Summary: While a part of a multibillion-dollar corporation, this site is a small (11 employees) operation. Given their very efficient size, they are seeking a motivated self-starter type individual with the desire to learn glass-handling, product assembly, packaging, shipping and receiving, all of which will keep the right candidate challenged at all times. Candidates with Technology AAS degrees will also participate in Manufacturing Engineering and product logistics planning activities.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Material handling: loading and unloading glass sheets, glass blocks, steel plate, rubber rolls, bags of grit, lead wool, lead sheets, gypsum sheets, oil drums and pallets by utilizing pallet jacks, overhead cranes and manual lifting. (Contingents will not operate a forklift, but if the worker is hired fulltime, they will be trained to operate forklift)Assistance in product assembly: installation of glass into steel frames, manual lead wool compacting, component assembly using bolts and gaskets, filling and draining mineral oil from windows using an electrical pump.Assistance in fabrication: grinding, cutting, drilling and tapping of steelProduct finishing: sanding edges of cut glass, deburring steel components and rubber gaskets by utilizing manual and power sanding methods, manual glass cleaning.Shipping and receiving: receiving and opening of incoming shipments, verifying documentation, packaging items and preparing crates for shipment.Qualifications:• HS diploma is required / Technology AAS degree is desired• High degree of mechanical aptitude required, 1-3 years demonstrated experience• Ability to use manual and power hand tools required (Wrenches, hydraulic jacks, air tools, etc)• Ability to follow written practices and procedures, read drawings and document their tasks (must follow good record keeping practices).• Valid Driver's License is required• Must have the ability to lift 50+ pounds• Travel is not required as a contractor (but will be required if converted to a direct employee, 25-30% of time)