**Job Title: Hardware Installer** **Job Description** As a Hardware Installer, you will be responsible for operating hardware insert machines, punching holes, and pressing fasteners to prepare materials for powder coating. Your duties will include operating sheet metal hardware presses, drill presses, and tapping equipment to press rivets, nuts, studs, and other fasteners into sheet metal parts. Additionally, you will read and interpret drawings and work orders to set up equipment, check equipment coolant levels, inspect threads, change taps, and maintain or replace tooling as needed. **Responsibilities** + Operate hardware insert machines to punch holes and press fasteners. + Prepare materials for powder coating by inserting knobs over fasteners. + Use sheet metal hardware presses, drill presses, and tapping equipment to press rivets, nuts, studs, and other fasteners. + Read and interpret drawings and work orders for equipment setup. + Check equipment coolant levels, inspect threads, change taps, and maintain or replace tooling. **Essential Skills** + Experience with press brake, machine operation, and press setup. + Proficiency in CNC operation and working with computer consoles. + Ability to form parts based on work instructions, sheet metal, and metal fabrication. + Understanding of blueprints and metal fabrication processes. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school level education or equivalent specialized training obtained through vocational courses or on the job. + Comfortable performing calculations and recording data. + Ability to lift up to 25lbs and stand on feet for 10-hour shifts. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and growing team where you can make an impact. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance with options, employer-paid dental and life insurance, vision coverage, and more. After six months, benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer match and tuition reimbursement. Enjoy 80 hours of PTO in the first year, increasing with service, along with holiday pay. Be part of a new and expanding team with opportunities for personal growth. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane, WA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $26.30/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Spokane,WA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 2026. **About Aerotek:** 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.