JOB TITLE: Equipment Tool Designer 2
LOCATION: Tukwila, WA
PAY RATE: $48/hour
We are a national staffing firm partnering with top-tier aerospace companies, and we are seeking first-class employees to join our clients teams!
Job Details:
Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension)
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier
Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Post-process SLS parts: support removal, surface smoothing, and final finishing
Sanding, bead blasting, polishing, and other manual/machine finishing techniques
Apply adhesives, primers, and coatings to enhance durability and aesthetics
Operate and maintain various AM equipment (SLA, SLS, PolyJet, FDM, DMLS)
Document and refine post-processing workflows across AM technologies
Collaborate with customers to optimize part design for additive manufacturing
Requirements:
Technical Associate Degree and typically 1+ years of related work experience
OR Bachelors Degree with 3+ years of related experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
Hands-on experience with SLS and other additive manufacturing post-processing
Proficiency with hand tools and precision measurement equipment
Knowledge of surface finishing techniques, adhesives, paints, and AM materials
Strong attention to detail and quality control during post-processing
Ability to read and interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Skills:
Additive Manufacturing experience across multiple technologies
Prototyping and part design experience
Spray painting and model finishing expertise
Comfort working in a fast-paced R&D environment
Strong customer interaction and collaboration skills
About Us:
The Structures Company is a leading aerospace staffing agency, providing top-tier talent to major OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. We specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements in engineering, production, IT, maintenance, and support roles.
Eligibility Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship required under ITAR regulations: A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Keywords: Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Maintenance, Aircraft Design
Take your aerospace career to new heights-apply today!
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The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities. Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients. They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service. We support the majority of aerospace OEMs and tier 1 suppliers across the United States. The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/ EOE)
