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Manufacturing Assembly Technician 3 - Amazon Leo

Full-Time
$38.50 - $39.50/hr

+ Shift Differential + Overtime Pay

Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Kirkland, WA, USA
In Person

On-site in Kirkland, Washington. Requires work authorization in the United States.

No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 3+ years experience in mechanical or electrical hardware assembly, test, and/or installation
  • Experience in the aerospace industry, automotive industry, medical device industry, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating / manufacturing environment
  • Export Control Requirement: candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
  • Candidates must be 18 years or older with the ability to understand and adhere to all job requirements and safety guidelines
  • Willing to work all shifts, overtime and weekends as needed (Estimated shift time: Wed-Sat 4/10s 6:00 am - 4:30 pm)
  • Able to stand for long periods of time and perform repetitive assembly operations
  • Able to climb and down ladders, work in tight spaces, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
  • Able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
Responsibilities
  • Safety & Quality Leadership: Champion high safety and quality standards for both products and personnel
  • Satellite Integration & Testing: Perform integration and testing of Leo satellites and complex subassemblies in cleanroom and ESD-controlled environments
  • Hard ware Handling: Conduct rigging and critical lifts of bulky, sensitive hardware with precision and care
  • Precision Tooling: Utilize calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, optical inspection devices, micrometers, and calipers
  • Technical Interpretation: Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
  • Process Compliance: Execute work in accordance with established procedures, specifications, and work instructions
  • Non-Conformance Documentation: Identify and document non-conformities as required to ensure traceability and corrective action
  • Digital Systems Use: Operate computer software programs including Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in SAP
  • Collaboration & Improvement: Partner with Manufacturing Engineers (ME) to develop, refine, and document activities, driving continuous improvement opportunities
  • Operational Support: Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain an efficient, safe, and effective work environment
  • Flexibility: Work overtime when required and adapt to working independently or collaboratively within a team
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in working in a fast-paced, team environment
  • Experience working with FOD, ESD sensitive hardware and clean room requirements
  • Experience with forklifts, cranes and heavy equipment
  • Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical drawings, work instructions and standard operating procedures
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment

About the company

Amazon operates a global e-commerce platform with a large online marketplace that connects consumers to both direct sales and third-party sellers across many product categories. It earns money from product sales and marketplace fees, Amazon Prime subscriptions, and AWS cloud services, plus a large Amazon Associates affiliate network. The platform combines fast shipping, streaming, cloud computing, and digital services to reach customers across numerous countries. Its goal is to be the world’s most customer-centric company by offering convenient access to a wide range of products and services.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

1994

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What believers are saying

  • Prime Big Deal Days returns October 6-7, pulling holiday demand forward.
  • North America revenue rose 16% to $116.2 billion in Q2 2026.
  • Amazon raised pay to $20 and added banking benefits to reduce turnover.

What critics are saying

  • AWS Bahrain damage proved regional resilience failed; customers fled to other regions.
  • Amazon's $20 wage floor lifts fulfillment costs immediately across U.S. operations.
  • Anthropic misuse headlines and war-linked infrastructure damage expose AWS to trust and security shocks.

What makes Amazon unique

  • AWS remains the default cloud for regulated workloads, despite Bahrain outage damage.
  • Prime converts retail scale into recurring membership demand across 35-plus categories.
  • Amazon's logistics density still compresses delivery times faster than Walmart nationwide.

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1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
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